Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

a gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

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From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading “Get in line, here---a whole crowd of you!”

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

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From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

in a joyous manner

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Get in line, here---a whole crowd of you!”

with gloom

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “Get in line, here---a whole crowd of you!”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

in motion

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

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From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

with speed

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

on the contrary

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Having gotten the president of the road outside, Tom let go of his arm and raced on before that astonished man from Broadway.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

having a supporting base

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

male cat

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

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 THE REAL ATTACK BEGINS Hearing the moving wheels of a wagon on the trail, Tom looked outside, then seized Mr. Newnham’s arm rather roughly.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “Get in line, here---a whole crowd of you!”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “Here, you fellows,” called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon’s work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Come along, sir, and come quickly, if you want to see something that will beat a carload of telegrams,” urged the cub engineer.