used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
anew
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
(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 He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
have
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
bridgedverbUS /brɪdʒd/
past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
dangleverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəl/
hang freely
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
command with authority
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
at any time
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
communicated in words
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
set up or found
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
the force of workers available
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
not any; not one
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
a strong line
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
express in words
From this reading He longed to tell Ted all about it, but something prevented him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
up to a particular time
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
male cat
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Tom stayed at Cambridge two days, having meant to stay a week, but he found the need of getting home again imperative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before he left, however, he had another talk with him, in which he expressed his feelings about the ravine, though he made no direct attempts to bridge it over.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His confidence, he felt, would not reach to the other side, but dangle dismally in the air.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ted was as delightful as ever, but Tom felt that the difference between them could not be bridged by a confidence, as you bridge over a ravine first by a wire or a rope, and strengthen it till it will bear men and beasts.
