used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
(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 The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
caboosenounUS /kəˈbuːs/
the area for food preparation on a ship
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
derricks
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From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
flat-looking
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From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
Jeff
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From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
most important element
From this reading There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
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 There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
squattyadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːti/
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
carry out
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The others were loaded with boxes of tools, and all sorts of emergency equipment.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The train reminded Jeff of an engine or hook and ladder truck of the city fire department ready to get away at a moment’s notice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There it was on a siding with a clear way to the main track.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
in or at the place that
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a train of caboose and six flat cars, two of which were equipped with tremendously powerful, but squatty and flat-looking derricks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
WRECKERS
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From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading WITH THE WRECKERS Jeff knew where track sixteen was and it did not take him long to find the wrecking train.
