used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading ORANGE BLOSSOMS AMONG THE SNOW.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
BLOSSOMSnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading ORANGE BLOSSOMS AMONG THE SNOW.
a youthful male person
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
Bridger
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From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
contriving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
Evanston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
GrangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
the act of retaining something
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
ORANGEnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading ORANGE BLOSSOMS AMONG THE SNOW.
go across or through
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading ORANGE BLOSSOMS AMONG THE SNOW.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
carry out
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORANGE BLOSSOMS AMONG THE SNOW.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So holding the dead boy in his arms, the engineer contriving to do the firing, they journey slowly along the road to Bridger.
create by training and teaching
From this reading From the freight train at this point they fortunately get a man to do the firing of the locomotive, Lawrence paying him for the same.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun is rising as they pass the Carter tank, and the engineer tells them he thinks they have got coal enough, as they are on a down grade, to take them to Granger, for the snow is not so deep here as it was up the mountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here, finding telegraphic communication is still cut off with Evanston, they know it is safe to run on to Carter.
