Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

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

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

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

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

having lost your job

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

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

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

and nothing more

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

a boy or man

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

engage in

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

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

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis bonny to see thee, Derrick lad," called out one of them.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

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

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

in the direction of

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

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

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading He did not then know that Bill Tooley had been discharged from the mine by Mr. Jones for brutal treatment of the mule he had driven, and for general laziness and neglect of his duties.

a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

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

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

which person or people

From this reading At the mouth of the "travelling-road," down which the early arrivals were compelled to make their way into the mine, Derrick was greeted by a little group of miners who were lighting their lamps and preparing to descend.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading INTRODUCING HARRY, THE BUMPING-MULE As Derrick walked towards the entrance to the mine, he wondered what the bully whom he had just met meant by what he said.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'Twill be luck to the mine to have such as you in her," said another.