226
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From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
clamberverbUS /ˈklæmbər/
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
crankyadjectiveUS /ˈkræŋki/
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
EngineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
divisible by two
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
freight-engine
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From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
conformity or harmony
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
many times at short intervals
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
on one occasion
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
REDDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
free from harm or evil
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
RootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
express in words
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
ten-wheeled
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From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading REDDY TO THE RESCUE Engineer Lister had often been angry in his life, for, truth to tell, running an engine is not conducive to good nerves or even temper.
hard to endure
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading It is a trying job, demanding constant alertness, and quick, unerring judgment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
at the time that
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading Ellis Root was the green fireman, and seemed to possess such a veritable genius for smothering his fire that more than once the engineer had been compelled to clamber down from his box and wield the rake and shovel himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To add to this difficulty of keeping up steam, the 226, a great ten-wheeled aristocrat of a freight-engine, had suddenly developed a leaky throttle, together with some minor ailments, which rendered the task of handling her one of increasing difficulty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when to the usual responsibilities of the place are added a cranky engine and a green fireman, even a saint would lose his patience.
