All 4 Uses of "foreman" in "The Railway Children"

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foreman
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The Railway Children
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'That's against the by-laws,' said the foreman.†
p. 207.1
'I ought to report him,' said the foreman.†
p. 207.2
'Passengers are forbidden to cross the line on any pretence,' murmured the foreman, doubtfully.
p. 207.3 *

foreman = a person who is in charge of other workers
'They don't know what they're in for said the foreman; 'it isn't so easy running in the dark.†
p. 208.1

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(1) (foreman)
a person chosen to lead and speak for a group, especially at work or in a courtroom

At work, a foreman is the worker who supervises and directs other workers, often in factories, workshops, or on construction sites. In a court case, the foreman is the juror selected to lead the jury and announce its decision.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)