used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I can't see any difference.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is it as good as that taken out at Farley's?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
for the reason that
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
can't
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From this reading "I can't see any difference.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "I can't see any difference.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
Farley's
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From this reading "Is it as good as that taken out at Farley's?"
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
Fred
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From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Is it as good as that taken out at Farley's?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't see any difference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
and nothing more
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
a particular point in time
From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
not any; not one
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Is it as good as that taken out at Farley's?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I can't see any difference.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Is it as good as that taken out at Farley's?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They uncovered the spurs of pure coal sufficiently to learn that it was a true vein, and, judging from the indications, there could be no question but it extended over a large area just below the surface.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
at the time that
From this reading Fred asked, when they ceased digging for a moment.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION It is not to be wondered at that the boys were in a perfect fever of excitement because of their startling discovery.
