used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
fill-innoun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
set up or found
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
Jim
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From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
of an obscure nature
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
on one occasion
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
silencernounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɜːr/
short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
SPEEDERSnounUS /ˈspiːdərz/
plural of “speeder” — a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
teasingnounUS /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the definition thus given to the task he found the most effective silencer of every fear.
Torrance
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From this reading NIGHT--AND THE MYSTERIOUS SPEEDERS Big Jim Torrance sighed happily.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
trestlenounUS /ˈtresəl/
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was thinking of the orders he had issued for the commencement of the fill-in.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the crews were teasing that they hoped once more to see home and mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Supply trains had multiplied of late, but not the heaviest had made so much as a visible tremble in the trestle; and he should know, for he watched with bated breath and expert eye.
