246
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From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
331
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From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
Blackfacenoun
the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
From this reading “’Lo, Blackface!” he grinned.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
BUGnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
clutternounUS /ˈklʌtər/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
Donovan
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From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
down-hanging
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From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
Dunham
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From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
take in solid food
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
gadgetsnounUS /ˈɡædʒəts/
plural of “gadget” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
Grigg
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From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “’Lo, Blackface!” he grinned.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “’Lo, Blackface!” he grinned.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
Larry
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From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
immediately past
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
Lo
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From this reading “’Lo, Blackface!” he grinned.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
one's
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From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
Pacific-type
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From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
passenger-train
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From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
pullernounUS /ˈpʊlər/
someone who applies force so as to cause motion toward herself or himself
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
quitting-time
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From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
do one's shopping
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
having a supporting base
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Time to go home and eat a bite o’ pie.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Grigg Dunham, fireman of the 246, which was standing next door to the 331, leaned out of his cab window.
wiper's
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From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE BUG AND THE ELEPHANT Engine 331, the biggest mountain passenger-train puller on the Nevada Short Line, was a Pacific-type compound, with a bewildering clutter of machinery underneath that made a wiper’s job a sort of puzzle problem; the problem being to get the various gadgets clean without knocking one’s head off too many times against the down-hanging machinery.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Larry Donovan, mopping the last of the gadgets as the shop quitting-time whistle blew, called it a day’s work, flung down his handful of oily waste and crawled out of the concrete pit.
