16
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From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
Bentonville
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From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
a youthful male person
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
CONVICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
someone who is a detective
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
set up or found
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
JACKINGverbUS /ˈdʒækɪŋ/
-ing form of “jack” — lift with a special device
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
take the midday meal
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
NEGLIGENTadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒənt/
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
not any; not one
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
and nothing more
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
OPERATORnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
PLUCKYadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
punishingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/
resulting in punishment
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
the act of punishing
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Called for explanation and operator said 'he was over at hotel getting some lunch.'"
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
short-comings
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From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
Sicklen
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From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One morning I found the following entry on the sheet:-- "No. 16 delayed forty-five minutes at Bentonville, account not being able to raise the operator at Sicklen in that time.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train sheet is always the first indication that some operator is to be "hauled up on the carpet."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
precisely as stated
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACKING UP A NEGLIGENT OPERATOR--A CONVICT OPERATOR--DICK, THE PLUCKY CALL BOY One of the most unpleasant duties I had to perform was that of "jacking up" operators, and punishing them for their short-comings.
at the time that
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Generally, if the case was not a very bad one, and the man had a good reputation, I would try and smooth it over with only a reprimand; but there are times "when patience ceases to be a virtue," and punishment must be inflicted.
