used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
(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 ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading All this bustle was in the nature of a picnic to them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
the force of workers available
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All this bustle was in the nature of a picnic to them.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
on one occasion
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading All this bustle was in the nature of a picnic to them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
except for; apart from
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this bustle was in the nature of a picnic to them.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
a shaky motion
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
hard to endure
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this bustle was in the nature of a picnic to them.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They shouted, and called to one another, as they ran hither and thither, watching the unusual scenes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE Once more the four chums came together at a given point, filled with a desire to see with their own eyes the strange sights that were transpiring continually all around them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The excitement constantly grew in volume, and everywhere groups of men and women, as well as children, could be seen discussing the latest news, or it might be industriously trying to save their possessions from the greedy river.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Many of the younger generation failed to realize the gravity of the situation.
