Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

later than; following

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

anew

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

(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 The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

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From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

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

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

impossible to subdue

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

most important element

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

on one occasion

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

a strong line

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

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

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading THE BROWNIES FIGHT THE FLAMES But once more the indomitable spirit of King Stanislaus manifested itself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

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

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

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

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

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

From this reading Finally their combined efforts resulted in raising the engine up on the bridge again, after which it was easily rolled upon the road.

during the time that

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ends of these were placed under the engine, while at those opposite the sprites exerted as powerful a leverage as they could at the same time comrades were pulling with all their might and main at the rope.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Though the fire-engine was jammed in between the joists and timbers of the bridge, and could not be extracted by pulling the rope, the plucky monarch would not allow himself to be vanquished without a struggle.

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading He caused the Brownies to bring heavy planks, and farther directed them to wrench off the guard-rails of the bridge.