used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
bracketnounUS /ˈbrækɪt/
a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
make right or correct
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Ralph and Fogg drew to one side, curious and interested.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
doghousenounUS /ˈdɔːɡhaʊs/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Ralph and Fogg drew to one side, curious and interested.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
Fogg
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From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
let have
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading His manner was hurried, worried and serious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Ralph and Fogg drew to one side, curious and interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
a narrow way or road
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was hurried, worried and serious.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ralph and Fogg drew to one side, curious and interested.
a human being
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
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 THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
roundhousenounUS /ˈraʊndhaʊs/
workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading His manner was hurried, worried and serious.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ralph and Fogg drew to one side, curious and interested.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RAILROAD PRESIDENT As the person Fogg designated pushed back his storm cap and came under the light of a bracket lamp, Ralph observed that the fireman had been correct in his surmise--it was Mr. Robert Grant, president of the road.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He busied himself removing the snow from his garments and taking in the warmth of the place, while his companion came forward to the doghouse.
which person or people
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They now recognized the man who had entered the roundhouse with the president as Lane, superintendent of the Mountain Division of the Great Northern.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading His manner was hurried, worried and serious.
