used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Persuade the driver to start her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Persuade the driver to start her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
Jo
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From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
Jo's
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From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
LOCOMOTIVEnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
and nothing more
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
PersuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Persuade the driver to start her.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
Rob's
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From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Persuade the driver to start her.
STEALINGnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Rob's mind instantly seized the possibilities of Jo's suggestion, and as they ran he gasped:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
in the direction of
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
showing curiosity
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
the words that are spoken
From this reading STEALING A LOCOMOTIVE Jo's plan was communicated to Rob in a few breathless words as the lads dashed up the track towards the head of the train.
but in spite of that
From this reading The crowd of soldiers, not yet understanding that they were fugitives, and awed by the sight of Jo's uniform, parted before them, only stupidly wondering at their haste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You get aboard, Jo, while I cut it loose.
