adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
clawlikeadjective
resembling a claw
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
flanged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
girdersnounUS /ˈɡɜːrdərz/
plural of “girder” — a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
grippers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
orange-peel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
spanners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
TrenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Into a Trench Tom cast a hasty glance over the mechanism of the machine before he started to cross the stream by the additional aid of the grippers, or spanners, as he sometimes called this latest device.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading They were of peculiar triangular construction, designed to support heavy weights, and each end was broadly flanged to prevent its sinking too deeply into the earth on either side of a gully or a stream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Along each side, in a row of sockets, were two long girders of steel, latticed like the main supports of a bridge.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The grippers also had a sort of clawlike arrangement on either end, working on the principle of an "orange-peel" shovel, and these claws were designed to grip the earth to prevent slipping.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The spanners would be pulled out from their sockets on the side of the tank by means of steel cables, which were operated from within.
