used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
(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 AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
Chris
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From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
gotten under control
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
being one more than seven
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no trouble about them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no trouble about them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
others
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From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
express in words
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
slittingverbUS /ˈslɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “slit” — make a clean cut through
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
not in physical motion
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
tarpaulins
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From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There is no trouble about them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
waggons
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From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They now made out that there were eight waggons piled with cases, that almost certainly contained rifles; six with tarpaulins closely packed over them, and these they guessed contained ammunition boxes; four, each with two large cases that might contain field guns; while the two with what they were sure were big guns still remained on the siding.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading AN EXPLOSION Having given up all hopes of blowing up the bridge, Chris and his comrades turned their whole attention to the lines of waggons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The train that had come in on the previous evening had added to the number, although it had taken some of them away with it up country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I should say that about four or five pounds of dynamite would be an abundance for each of those ammunition waggons; less than that would do, as we could, by slitting the tarpaulins, put a pound among the cases, and if one case were exploded it would set all the others off.
