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 A BROTHER'S GRIEF.

(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 In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

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From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A BROTHER'S GRIEF.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

the act of departing

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

death of a person

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading A BROTHER'S GRIEF.

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

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

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

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

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

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

come together

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

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

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

your grandmother

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

on the contrary

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

become active

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

cut with a saw

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

express in words

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

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From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

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

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

in the direction of

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

up to a particular time

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

precisely as stated

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

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

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

showing sorrow

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

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

From this reading Every face was overcast and grave; and many of the boys and girls were weeping, for little Nan had endeared herself to them all since she came to live at the cinder-hill cabin.

in or at the place that

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

during the time that

From this reading He implored them to wait until he could run and tell Miss Anne; but while he was speaking they saw Miss Anne herself coming towards the pit, her face very pale and sorrowful, for the rumour had reached the master's house, and she was hastening to meet Stephen, and comfort him, if that were possible.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In a very short time all the people at work on the surface of the mine knew that Stephen Fern's little sister was dead--lying dead in the very pit where he was then labouring for her, with the spirit and strength and love of a father rather than a brother.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Tim felt faint and heart-sick, almost wishing he could have perished in the child's stead, for poor Stephen's sake; but he had to rouse himself, for one of the banksmen was going to shout the terrible tidings down the shaft; and if Stephen should be near, instead of being at work farther in the pit, the words would fall upon him without any softening or preparation.