used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
BILLINGSnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
Joe
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From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
riotersnounUS /ˈraɪətərz/
plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
SKIPverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "It is not from that portion of the mine that I apprehend any trouble.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLINGS AND SKIP Joe Brace did not appear to think there was much to fear from the late rioters, so far as the possibility of their making an entrance through the old shaft was concerned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "This end of the gallery is pretty well filled up already," he said, "an' with a few loads of slate it can be shut off entirely, more especially after the doors are barred."
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Look here," and Mr. Wright spread on the desk before him a plan of the workings.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "At this point you can see that an old drift runs parallel with, and not more than three yards from our lower cut.
