used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CARRIED OFF IN A FREIGHT CAR.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
exhale hard
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
BrakemannounUS /ˈbreɪkmən/
a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes
From this reading Brakeman Joe did not love tramps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading CARRIED OFF IN A FREIGHT CAR.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CARRIED OFF IN A FREIGHT CAR.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Brakeman Joe did not love tramps.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
dislodgingverbUS /dɪˈslɑːdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
set up or found
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
FREIGHTnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading CARRIED OFF IN A FREIGHT CAR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARRIED OFF IN A FREIGHT CAR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
Joe
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From this reading Brakeman Joe did not love tramps.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Brakeman Joe did not love tramps.
engage in
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brakeman Joe did not love tramps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CARRIED OFF IN A FREIGHT CAR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
perchesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “perch” — support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
with little or no delay
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
roosts
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From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
express in words
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
stopping-place
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From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading Brakeman Joe did not love tramps.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
tusslesnounUS /ˈtʌsəlz/
plural of “tussle” — disorderly fighting
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
at the time that
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sometimes he had hard tussles before dislodging them from their perches and roosts, and many an ugly blow had he received while performing this duty.
which person or people
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joe had, therefore, learned to deal very promptly, not to say roughly, with this portion of the travelling public whenever he found them on or in the cars under his charge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His regular work was hard enough, goodness knows; and when, in addition to it, he had to make a thorough examination of the whole train at every stopping-place, peering, by the light of his lantern, between and underneath the cars for tramps, who might be stealing a ride, he felt that he had good cause to dislike them.
