used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORKING FOR A PROMOTION.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
brakemannounUS /ˈbreɪkmən/
a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
ConductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
divisible by two
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WORKING FOR A PROMOTION.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
set up or found
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
pitchyadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading WORKING FOR A PROMOTION.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
storm-swept
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From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
Tobin's
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From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For several weeks Rod Blake continued to lead the life of a brakeman on Conductor Tobin's train.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
at the time that
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He experienced a wild joy in battling with, and conquering, gales that forced him to crawl along the storm-swept "deck" on hands and knees, clinging tightly to the running boards, often with lantern extinguished, and making the passage from car to car through pitchy darkness.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although it was a very humble position, and though the life was one of constant danger and hard work, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading WORKING FOR A PROMOTION.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Blessed with youth, health and a perfect physical condition, he even found pleasure in the stormy nights, when the running boards that formed his pathway over the roofs of the swaying cars were slippery with sleet, and fierce winds tried their best to hurl him from them.
