used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
confined by bonds
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
checkersnounUS /ˈtʃekərz/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
Drerie
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From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
at any time
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
a social unit living together
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
loneliest
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From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
lurchedverbUS /lɜːrtʃt/
past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
most important element
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
Pee-wee
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From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
Snailsdale
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From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
THEY'RE
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From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “THEY’RE OFF” The Snailsdale branch of the Drerie Railroad went through the loneliest country that Pee-wee had ever seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The engineer and the conductor were all there was to the train crew and there was a pleasant air of family familiarity between them and the few lounging passengers bound for Snailsdale Manor, all calling each other by their first names.
which person or people
From this reading The engineer, glancing backward, shot remarks about the crops to the occupants of the baggage compartment who were playing checkers on a milk can.
Woodsend
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From this reading Leaving the main line at Woodsend Junction, the train of two musty, dilapidated, old cars lurched and rattled along like an old hay wagon.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore old-fashioned spectacles, did this engineer, and he looked over the top of them along the track like a stern schoolmaster.
