used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For the rest all was blackness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading For the rest all was blackness.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
Etc
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From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest all was blackness.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
Hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
Jimmie
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From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
most important element
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
not any; not one
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest all was blackness.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
single-tracked
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From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
skylinenounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪn/
the outline of objects seen against the sky
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
snuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsnʌɡəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
having a supporting base
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “Greater Love Hath No Man,” “The Adventure of Jimmie Dale,” Etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the rest all was blackness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a night operator, loomed up shadowy and indistinct.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Away to the westward, like jagged points sticking up into the night and standing out in relief against the skyline, the Rockies reared their peaks.
