used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
(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 Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
caboosenounUS /kəˈbuːs/
the area for food preparation on a ship
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
Jeff
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From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
Ol
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From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
snappernounUS /ˈsnæpər/
(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jeff had never moved so fast in all his life.
move hurridly
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
make steady
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
Tim's
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From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
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 clank of rail joints as the wheels passed over them developed from a measured beat to a steady hum.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
whizzingverbUS /ˈwɪzɪŋ/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Up and down grades they roared, around curves they snapped with a vengeance that threatened to send the caboose off the tracks and whizzing through the air like the snapper of a whip.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE WRECK Jeff noticed that “Ol’ Ed” was proceeding to fulfill Tim’s predictions with a will.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading The wrecking train was gathering speed with every passing second.
