used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
at or in the front
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He craned his neck and kept his hand on the throttle.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not even see the smoke-stack.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
cranedverbUS /kreɪnd/
past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading He craned his neck and kept his hand on the throttle.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
divisible by two
From this reading He could not even see the smoke-stack.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He craned his neck and kept his hand on the throttle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not even see the smoke-stack.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
illusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsɪv/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
and nothing more
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He craned his neck and kept his hand on the throttle.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
become covered with mist
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He craned his neck and kept his hand on the throttle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not even see the smoke-stack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not even see the smoke-stack.
SIDE-TRACKED
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From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
smoke-stack
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From this reading He could not even see the smoke-stack.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading He craned his neck and kept his hand on the throttle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Just ahead of the locomotive travelled a small illusive area of illuminated mist.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading There was the frown of concentration on his countenance; his eyes were half closed in a studious but vain effort to penetrate the solid whiteness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED Out of the window of the locomotive projected the head of the substitute engineer.
