used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEN WINS LAURELS AS A SINGER.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BEN WINS LAURELS AS A SINGER.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN WINS LAURELS AS A SINGER.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
brought together in one place
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
ill-treatmentnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
LAURELSnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading BEN WINS LAURELS AS A SINGER.
log-fire
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From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
engage in
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
not any; not one
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
SINGERnounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading BEN WINS LAURELS AS A SINGER.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our party had no further complaint to make of ill-treatment.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Three or four of those present had good voices, and sang such songs as they knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
accept gladly
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
which person or people
From this reading As the miners gathered round a blazing log-fire built out of doors, which the cool air of evening made welcome, it was proposed that those who had any vocal gifts should exert them for the benefit of the company.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading BEN WINS LAURELS AS A SINGER.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the remainder of the evening they were treated with distinguished consideration, and every effort was made to make their sojourn pleasant.
