used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at the lamp."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
CRITICALadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
Haden
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From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
heartieradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiər/
comparative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "Look at the lamp."
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at the lamp."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
a particular point in time
From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
partook
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From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
not used up
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Then choosing the largest of the drills, a hole was driven in the coal two feet in depth, and in this an unusually heavy charge was placed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
We're
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From this reading "We're done for after all," Bill Haden suddenly exclaimed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading After an earnest thanksgiving by Mr. Brook for their success thus far, the whole party partook of what was a heartier meal than usual, consisting of the whole of the remaining food.
