used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
(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 If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELPLESS AND HOPELESS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
travel across or pass over
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
Glenarvan
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From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading HELPLESS AND HOPELESS.
HOPELESSadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading HELPLESS AND HOPELESS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
Joyce'snounUS /ˈdʒɔɪsɪz/
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
Kemple
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From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
ManglesnounUS /ˈmæŋɡəlz/
plural of “mangle” — clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
not any; not one
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
SnowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
TwofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading If Kemple Pier bridge was destroyed, they must cross the Snowy at all events, and reach Twofold Bay before Ben Joyce's band.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the time to despair, but to act.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The tumultuous waters, swollen by the rains, had not subsided.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
the words that are spoken
From this reading They lost no time, therefore, in vain words; but the next day Captain Mangles and Glenarvan went to examine the river, preparatory to a passage.
