used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RACE OF LOCOMOTIVES.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
a boy or man
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
head-light
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From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
LOCOMOTIVESnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “locomotive” — a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading A RACE OF LOCOMOTIVES.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RACE OF LOCOMOTIVES.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
any competition
From this reading A RACE OF LOCOMOTIVES.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
in the near future
From this reading So he pulled the handle as far back as he dared, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the dark form of the fugitive locomotive disclosed by the glare of their own head-light.
move hurridly
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the present case, Rod Blake's will was so much stronger than that of the fireman that the burly fellow obeyed his order, turned sullenly away, and began to shovel coal into the roaring furnace.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading In any struggle between two human beings, the one possessed of the more powerful will is certain to win.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their speed was now tremendous, for though Rod knew but little about the management of a locomotive engine, he did know that the wider the throttle was opened the faster it would go.
