used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
AccidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
(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 Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
an occurrence of something
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
dissel-booms
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From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
Drackenberg
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From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
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 Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
the literary culture
From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME.
for more time
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
not any; not one
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
on one occasion
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
and nothing more
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
express in words
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
carry out
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading But there was something of which he no longer stood in fear, and that was treachery.
trek-tow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accidents of all kinds were of almost daily occurrence, and that was no more than one could expect in a country in which the roads are left to take care of themselves, and are passable only for the strongest of wagons, drawn by teams the most powerful.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the foot of the Drackenberg Mountains was reached Oscar had fashioned three new dissel-booms with his own hands, and the trek-tow had been repaired more than once.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We wish we could say that from this time forward Oscar prosecuted his journey without any mishap, but such was not the case.
