Chapter XXI

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

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

later than; following

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

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

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

concealing something under the ground

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

being one more than seven

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

with no protection or shield

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

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

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

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

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

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

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

for more time

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

engage in

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

absolutely essential

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

not any; not one

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

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

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

move hurridly

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

make square

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

carry out

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Keep cool, lads, for too great speed jes' now may make no end of extra work.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE TREASURE.

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

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

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

at the time that

From this reading After the edges were exposed, and the sand had been thrown back to prevent any chance of its falling in and burying whatever might be beneath when the metal was removed, Bob said in a tone of caution, curbing his own excitement as much as possible:

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

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

during the time that

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The sheet of metal, which was about eight feet square and half an inch in thickness, covered considerable more space than had the base of the coral-head, consequently it became necessary to work some time longer with the shovel before it could be raised.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Joe, you take hold of this 'ere plate with me, while Jim stands by with the shovel in case we start the sand a runnin'.