used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tramp grinned as was his wont.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Bartlett looked a little blank.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Bartlett looked a little blank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
dispatcher'snounUS /dɪˈspætʃərz/
possessive form of “dispatcher” — the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading The tramp grinned as was his wont.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tramp grinned as was his wont.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bartlett looked a little blank.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bartlett looked a little blank.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
a person who carries a message
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
not any; not one
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
railroadernoun
an employee of a railroad
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
Ralph
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From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation at Derby had become an exciting and a critical one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
confined on all sides
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
telegraphernoun
someone who transmits messages by telegraph
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
create by training and teaching
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
which person or people
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The tramp grinned as was his wont.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Here was Ralph, the factory foreman and this tramp acquaintance cut off from the town, isolated in a lonely spot and surrounded by desperate and dangerous men who were bent on a mission of wreck and ruin.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ONE MINUTE AFTER TWELVE The young railroader of Stanley Junction realized that he had assumed no ordinary risk or responsibility in acting the role of a trusted messenger in behalf of the old telegrapher in the train dispatcher's office at headquarters.
