used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The boys were enthusiastic over the prospects in sight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
information about recent and important events
From this reading STARTLING NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boys were enthusiastic over the prospects in sight.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
Prawle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The boys were enthusiastic over the prospects in sight.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
on the contrary
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
Sackville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The boys were enthusiastic over the prospects in sight.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING NEWS.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
topographicaladjective
concerned with topography
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The vein or rather ledge of ore which Prawle had originally tapped penetrated right into the hill which formed the topographical outline of the Jim Sanders claim.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It furnished copper almost in a virgin state of richness, and every pound the boys took out was fully up to the quality of the original samples produced by the prospector in the little surgery at Sackville.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were enthusiastic over the prospects in sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The development of the old deserted copper mine, which had been duly christened the Pandora, went on daily.
