used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Miners were supposed to look out for themselves, according to the code of the tram motor-man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
chutesnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “chute” — rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Miners were supposed to look out for themselves, according to the code of the tram motor-man.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
the act of discovering something
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
every person
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
set down according to a plan
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miners were supposed to look out for themselves, according to the code of the tram motor-man.
most important element
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
MinersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Miners were supposed to look out for themselves, according to the code of the tram motor-man.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
motor-man
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From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
quarter-inch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
move hurridly
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
move hurridly
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
Steve's
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From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
required or under orders
From this reading Miners were supposed to look out for themselves, according to the code of the tram motor-man.
tally-boards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Miners were supposed to look out for themselves, according to the code of the tram motor-man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the chutes, however, there was a large open space at one side, with a plank floor laid down, and above this hung the tally-boards, a series of boards with quarter-inch holes bored in them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
tramsnounUS /træmz/
plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In the narrow levels, there was barely space enough for one to stand between the trams and the wall, but the trams never stopped.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUSH MAKES A DISCOVERY Steve's new station was located on the main line of the electric tram road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Long rows of dump cars were drawn there by an electric motor, on which sat a motor-man controlling the speed of the car with one hand, and with the other continually ringing a gong warning everyone to get out of the way.
