used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
BOSSnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
a youthful male person
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
breakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
approval
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
DERRICKnounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
don't
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From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
divisible by two
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
gongsnounUS /ɡɔːŋz/
plural of “gong” — a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
not any; not one
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
in the near future
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
carry out
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
that'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE MINE BOSS TAKES DERRICK INTO HIS CONFIDENCE In a mining community serious accidents, and even terrible disasters, are of such frequent occurrence that in Raven Brook the burning of the old breaker soon ceased to furnish a topic of conversation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until the day after that of the fire that Derrick learned of the presence of mind displayed by the old breaker boss in comprehending his signal on the gong and setting the vertical switch for the dump.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as the old man came home that evening, Derrick went to his room prepared to pour out his heartfelt thanks.
at the time that
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had hardly begun when the breaker boss interrupted him with, "There, that'll do, an' I don't want to hear no more on it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Any fool knows that two gongs means 'dump switch,' an' when one's been in the mines forty year, man an' boy, as I have, he don't take no credit to himself for doing fool's work.
