Chapter VII

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 If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

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From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

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From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

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From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

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

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

for the reason that

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

possessive form of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

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From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

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From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

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From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

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

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

a formal or official examination

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

most important element

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

come to pass

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

and nothing more

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

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

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

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From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

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

From this reading THE IRISH BRIGADE It was not until they were seated around the table that evening that Allan remembered that the next day was to occur the great inspection by the Irish Brigade, and he straightened up suddenly as he thought of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

at the time that

From this reading “Didn’t that engine tear things up some when she ran off the track?” he asked of Jack.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If th’ main line on Twenty-one ain’t in good shape, it’s because I don’t know what good shape is,” he added, with decision.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides, th’ wreckin’ crew’s up there now gittin’ th’ engine back on th’ track an’ fixin’ things up ag’in.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” answered the foreman, “but it was only at th’ end of th’ sidin’, an’ that won’t matter.