used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
react verbally
From this reading He paused, as if unable to answer the question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He paused, as if unable to answer the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
don't
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From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He paused, as if unable to answer the question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
it's
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From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
immediately past
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
nuff
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From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, as if unable to answer the question.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
promisin
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From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
without speaking
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He paused, as if unable to answer the question.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor pay it was indeed, for the man's earnings during the past month had been barely ten shillings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now, David," said he to himself, "the question is, what shall us do-- shall us keep on, or shall us knack?"
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
won't
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From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Stopping at last, the miner wiped his brow, and, rising, stood for a few moments silently regarding the result of his day's work.
but in spite of that
From this reading After a time he muttered, "Keep on; it don't look promisin', sure 'nuff, an' it's poor pay; but it won't do to give in yet."
