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From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
breathing-spell
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From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Minkskill bridge gone!
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE ONLY CHANCE OF SAVING THE SPECIAL.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
engineman
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From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Minkskill bridge gone!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
Minkskill
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From this reading "Minkskill bridge gone!
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
not any; not one
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ONLY CHANCE OF SAVING THE SPECIAL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ONLY CHANCE OF SAVING THE SPECIAL.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
any competition
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading THE ONLY CHANCE OF SAVING THE SPECIAL.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE ONLY CHANCE OF SAVING THE SPECIAL.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
StumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ONLY CHANCE OF SAVING THE SPECIAL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
TrumannounUS /ˈtruːmən/
elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
hard to endure
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Only after Rod had done everything in his power to ensure a full head of steam and paused for a moment's breathing-spell, did he step up behind the engineman and ask, "What is it, True?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We are trying to catch the special," answered the driver, briefly, without turning his head.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So well did Truman Stump and his young fireman understand each other, that, as locomotive number 10 sprang away on her race after the special, there was no necessity for words between them.
