used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
(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 Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
lacking funds
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
Crusoe
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From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
DIGGINGnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
driernounUS /ˈdraɪər/
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
set up or found
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
usually; as a rule
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
GHASTLYadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
an opening into or through something
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
the middle of the day
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
NOONDAYnoun
the middle of the day
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
porenounUS /pɔːr/
any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
express in words
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
TENANTnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
propel through the air
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although not more than seven feet deep, the earth we had piled all round made the hole look at least ten feet to the bottom, and it had now become very difficult to throw the earth over the edge of the opening above.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
trovenounUS /troʊv/
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
precisely as stated
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
well-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DIGGING FOR THE TREASURE--A NOONDAY REST--THE GHASTLY TENANT OF THE TREASURE HOUSE--WE FIND THE TREASURE--AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE DISCOVERED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By noon we had a well-like hole about seven feet deep, and found as we dug that the soil became drier the lower we went, which was unusual, as generally it gets more moist, so that digging at length becomes very arduous.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a hot August day, and the sun poured its almost vertical rays upon us, so that the perspiration broke out at every pore, and bathed us in moisture; but still we toiled on, till, as I say, noon arrived, without our finding any token of treasure trove.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then said Monday, "What say you now of your quest, Crusoe?
