Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

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

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

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

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

a top worn by women

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

a youthful male person

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

a compact mass

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

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

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

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

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

being one more than seven

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

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

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

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

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

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

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

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

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

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

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

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

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

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

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

absolutely essential

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

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

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

according to the clock

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

move over something with pressure

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "Here he is, mamma!" she exclaimed, as she finally caught sight of Derrick.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

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

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

carry out

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

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

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

under the level of the ground

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

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

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Before breakfast he went down into the mine to give Harry Mule's sleek coat an extra rub, and to arrange for another boy and mule to take their places that day.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading At eight o'clock he presented himself at the door of Mr. Jones's house, dressed in clean blue blouse and overalls, but wearing his smoke-blackened cap and the heavy boots that are so necessary in the wet underground passages of a mine.

at the time that

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LADIES IN THE MINE--HARRY MULE'S SAD MISHAP When Derrick awoke the next morning, at an unusually early hour, it was with the impression that some great pleasure was in store for him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The mine boss had already gone to Mauch Chunk, and Miss Nellie was watching behind some half-closed shutters for the appearance of their young guide.