Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

(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 whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And what were the Serbs doing all this while?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

for the reason that

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading And what were the Serbs doing all this while?

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

a small worthless amount

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

and nothing more

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

for more time

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

not any; not one

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

in the near future

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

plural of “serb” — a member of a Slavic people who settled in Serbia and neighboring areas in the 6th and 7th centuries

From this reading And what were the Serbs doing all this while?

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

the act of breaking something into small pieces

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And what were the Serbs doing all this while?

propel through the air

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what were the Serbs doing all this while?

in or at the place that

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sounds began to reach them at the same time, which were very significant.

during the time that

From this reading And what were the Serbs doing all this while?

which person or people

From this reading THE SMASHING OF THE PONTOON BRIDGE “It must be a bridge they’re building,” said Josh presently, “because just then I saw a light move along, as if held by some one who was running.”

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Already they seemed to be much more than half-way across the river, having, no doubt, selected a place where it was not unusually wide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the whole Jack realized that there could no longer be the slightest doubt about the fact that the Austrians were pushing out a pontoon bridge with all the haste they could throw into the undertaking.