28
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From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
a line of approach
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
BiggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Yes, the Hulker fellows!" sobbed Shorty, now half mad with indignation and excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
half-mile
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From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
Hulker
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From this reading "Yes, the Hulker fellows!" sobbed Shorty, now half mad with indignation and excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading "Yes, the Hulker fellows!" sobbed Shorty, now half mad with indignation and excitement.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
staying power
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
held up in the air
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
something that is lost
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
roused to anger
From this reading "Yes, the Hulker fellows!" sobbed Shorty, now half mad with indignation and excitement.
the force of workers available
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
NineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
not any; not one
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
one-tenthnoun
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
Shorty
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From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
SnipeverbUS /snaɪp/
hunt or shoot snipe
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
Snipe's
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From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading "Yes, the Hulker fellows!" sobbed Shorty, now half mad with indignation and excitement.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bigger crowds ran to fires, big or little, in those days than now.
tree-box
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From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
Twenty-eighthadjective
coming next after the twenty-seventh in position
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
at the time that
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
which person or people
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The blaze which had well-nigh destroyed an old frame stable in Nineteenth Street that rainy Saturday afternoon before a single fire company reached the scene, and that drew to the spot in the course of half an hour at least twenty companies,--engine, hose, or hook and ladder,--would be handled now by one compact little battalion with one-tenth the loss, with no more than forty men, without an unnecessary sound, and in much less than half the time.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Instant suspicion, mingled with wrath, gleamed in their eyes at sight of Snipe's pale face and bleeding temple.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, the Hulker fellows!" sobbed Shorty, now half mad with indignation and excitement.
yodelnounUS /ˈjoʊdəl/
a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Although aided by sympathizing hands, Shorty had barely time to get Snipe on his shaky legs and in the lee of a sheltering tree-box when another company came tearing around from upper Fourth Avenue,--their old friends of Zephyr Hose,--close followed by Engine 28, and Shorty lifted up his voice in a yodel that instantly brought two or three panting young fellows to his side,--big boys who had run with their pet company the half-mile from Twenty-eighth Street.
