used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This picture represents a locomotive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
LOCOMOTIVEnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading “This picture represents a locomotive.
rivetsnounUS /ˈrɪvəts/
plural of “rivet” — ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This picture represents a locomotive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE LOCOMOTIVE UNCLE PAUL showed his nephews the following picture, and explained it to them.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading It is the large cylinder that goes from one end to the other, borne on six wheels.
in or at the place that
From this reading The boiler where the steam is generated, the boiling pot, in short, forms the greater part of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is built of solid iron plates, perfectly joined together with large rivets.
