from one side of something to the other
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
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 “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
assignverbUS /əˈsaɪn/
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
AssumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
RhodesnounUS /roʊdz/
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
in the near future
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
that's
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From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The situation, though alarming, did not dismay Mr. Livingston or the two Scouts.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
washed-outadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
We're
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From this reading “We’re stranded here for awhile, that’s certain,” Mr. Livingston commented, staring at the foaming waters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Assuming that Rhodes will assign his men to the task,” added Ken gloomily.
Willie
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From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
won't
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From this reading “It won’t be easy to build another bridge across that span.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing that the washed-out log bridge was not far from the mining camp, they reasoned that Willie and War soon would become aware of their plight.
