Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

later than; following

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

(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 When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

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

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

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

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was pay day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

being one more than seven

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

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

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

apart from; not including

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

set up or found

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

plural of “gang” — an association of criminals

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

the act of departing

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

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

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was pay day.

the force of workers available

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

according to the clock

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

go across or through

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It was pay day.

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

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

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

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

publicly displayed

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

in the near future

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

Identical; not different.

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

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

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

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

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

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

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

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

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

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

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

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

From this reading There was a gathering of miners near the pit-head that morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The rule was that the miners on the morning shift should pass through the pay-office before going down the shaft at eight o'clock; and that those on the night shift should pass through on their way home a few minutes afterward.

at the time that

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When the morning men passed through the office they had found the pay-door shut, and a notice posted over it, saying, "All wages due at eight o'clock to-day will be paid at the same hour to-morrow."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Presently the men on the night shift came up in the cages, and after a brief explanation both gangs, with the banksmen and all top-ground hands, except the engine-man, trooped away to a place suitable for a conference.