used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
Carmel
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From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
Chavasse
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From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
at any time
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
apart from; not including
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
immediately past
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
mid-day
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From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
not any; not one
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
unusual or striking
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
Richard
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From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
SLUMPverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The market (so said one correspondent) completely lost its head, and practically no business was done except by the mining brokers.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The combination of these causes led to one of the most remarkable rises in price ever known.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
tonnounUS /tʌn/
a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SLUMP The London evening papers that day were full of the extraordinary scenes that had taken place on the Stock Exchange.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Before the opening of the market that morning Carmel had been eagerly inquired for, owing to the activity produced by the very extensive purchases on the day before, and an hour before mid-day news had been cabled from Australia that there was very strong support in the market there for the same, Mr. Richard Chavasse alone having purchased fifty thousand pounds' worth of the shares.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Closely following on this came news from the mine itself: the last crushing had yielded five ounces to the ton, and a new, unsuspected reef had been struck.
