used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
the act of departing
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
outwittingverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
peltingnounUS /ˈpeltɪŋ/
anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
railroadernoun
an employee of a railroad
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
Ralph
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From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
in the direction of
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE STRIKE LEADER Ralph felt that he had done a decidedly timely and clever act in outwitting the train robbers.
trestlenounUS /ˈtresəl/
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had left the car almost as it stopped, and under the cover of the dark night had gained the shelter of the timber lining the track.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
won't
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From this reading "They won't get the safe, that is sure," said the young railroader in tones of great satisfaction, as he hurried along in the pelting storm.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They were dismayed and furious, and, leaving them in a noisy and excited consultation, Ralph started back towards the trestle work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young fireman waited until the men came rushing out of the car.
