used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The strike was gradually becoming general.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
Crévecoeur
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
divisible by two
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
Feutry-Cantel
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The strike was gradually becoming general.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The strike was gradually becoming general.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At the Voreux a heavy silence hung over the pit-mouth.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At the Voreux a heavy silence hung over the pit-mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
Madeleine
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
Mirou
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
and nothing more
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the Voreux a heavy silence hung over the pit-mouth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
pit-mouth
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From this reading At the Voreux a heavy silence hung over the pit-mouth.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
Saint-Thomas
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At the Voreux a heavy silence hung over the pit-mouth.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The strike was gradually becoming general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
Victoire
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
Voreux
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From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Voreux, Crévecoeur, Mirou, and Madeleine were not the only pits resting; at the Victoire and at Feutry-Cantel only about a quarter of the men had gone down; even Saint-Thomas was affected.
which person or people
From this reading A fortnight had passed, and on the Monday of the third week the lists sent up to the managers showed a fresh decrease in the number of the miners who had gone down.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading It was expected that on that morning work would be resumed, but the obstinacy of the directors in not yielding exasperated the miners.
