used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTHING BUT A VOICE.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NOTHING BUT A VOICE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
put or send forth
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
colliersnounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/
plural of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
highest in quality
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
impressmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpresmənt/
the act of coercing someone into government service
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
and nothing more
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading NOTHING BUT A VOICE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
in the near future
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
not in physical motion
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
unprosperous
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From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
precisely as stated
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading NOTHING BUT A VOICE.
WagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wages in colliers were now just four times what were given in king’s ships.
at the time that
From this reading In process of time, the Deep Cut was finished, and announced to be formally opened on a certain day, when the tide should be favourable for showing it off to the greatest advantage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The war still continued, and with it the practice of impressment; so that colliers could not be manned but at a very high cost.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was thought that a damp would be cast over the proceedings by the present unprosperous state of the coal trade, which seemed to render it less probable than it had at first appeared that the undertaking would soon repay its expenses.
