Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

later than; following

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

without doubt or question

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

a cordial disposition

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

a female human offspring

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

dearly loved

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

greatly pleased

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

possessive form of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

an association of criminals

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

of great significance or value

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

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 INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

not any; not one

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

and nothing more

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

with speed

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

a person who smiles

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

watch and direct

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

carry out

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading As for the President, Smiler not only condescended to recognize him, but treated him with quite as much cordiality as though he had been a fireman or a brakeman on a through freight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rod got a few hours' sleep that night after all, and in the morning he and Engineman Stump accepted an invitation to take breakfast with President Vanderveer, his daughter, and Smiler, in the President's private car.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Rod was delighted to have this opportunity of introducing the dear dog to Eltje, and they became friends immediately.

in or at the place that

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

in the company of; together with

From this reading INDEPENDENCE OR PRIDE Smiler, the railroad dog, appeared on the scene with the bridge gang, though no one knew where he came from; and, quickly discovering Rod, he followed him into the cab of locomotive number 10.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Here he took possession of the cushion on the fireman's side of the cab, and sat on it with a wise expression on his honest face, that said as plainly as words: "This is an important bit of work, and it is clearly my duty to superintend it."