used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
anew
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
(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 Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
completely unclothed
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
embeddedadjectiveUS /emˈbedɪd/
enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Here follow a few extracts from my most meagre journal.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _Monday, Feb.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Here follow a few extracts from my most meagre journal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
set up or found
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
ten 10s
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Here follow a few extracts from my most meagre journal.
labours
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From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Here follow a few extracts from my most meagre journal.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading _Monday, Feb.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here follow a few extracts from my most meagre journal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here follow a few extracts from my most meagre journal.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
paving-stones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
possessing material wealth
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This bar had been originally extremely rich, but having been already dug over by three or four successive parties, nothing now remained but the bare granite and numerous piles of paving-stones with a little sand sifted among them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nevertheless, we worked here for three weeks, and in that time took out about three hundred dollars; almost all of which we found embedded from one to six inches in the soft granite.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The first of February we again changed the scene of our labours, and commenced working on American Bar within a few rods of our dam.
