used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
(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 AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
feedernounUS /ˈfiːdər/
an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
focussingnoun
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The station was the top of a sort of wareroom for all kinds of railroad junk.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading The station was the top of a sort of wareroom for all kinds of railroad junk.
and nothing more
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The station was the top of a sort of wareroom for all kinds of railroad junk.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
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 AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
RELAYnounUS /ˈriːleɪ/
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The station was the top of a sort of wareroom for all kinds of railroad junk.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The station was the top of a sort of wareroom for all kinds of railroad junk.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Over the tower roof, reached by a trap door, was the great enclosed network of wires covering all the lines of the Great Northern.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stairs led up to it both inside and outside.
wareroom
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From this reading The station was the top of a sort of wareroom for all kinds of railroad junk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It stood in a wide triangle formed by the tracks of the three divisions of the road, which here branched out north, south and west.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading AT THE RELAY STATION The relay station was located just beyond the limits of Stanley Junction, and was practically the feeder through which ran all the railroad and commercial wires focussing at headquarters.
