used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, I have it here," the treasurer answered, tapping the bundle of papers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think of it?"
Eggleston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Yes, I have it here," the treasurer answered, tapping the bundle of papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I have it here," the treasurer answered, tapping the bundle of papers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What do you think of it?"
and nothing more
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading "Yes, I have it here," the treasurer answered, tapping the bundle of papers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think of it?"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "We have the certificate of the mining engineer," interrupted Mr. Eggleston in a bland tone, regaining his seat.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You have just returned from the property, we hear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think of it?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, you are on the minute," exclaimed the treasurer, picking up the bundle of papers and loosening the tape that bound them together.
