used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
the state of being absent
From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
Andermatt
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From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
Aubry-Pasteur
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From this reading M. Aubry-Pasteur got the soil dug up.
Auvergnenoun
a region in central France
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
boringadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading M. Aubry-Pasteur got the soil dug up.
else
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From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
set up or found
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
Gontran
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From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading M. Aubry-Pasteur got the soil dug up.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Aubry-Pasteur got the soil dug up.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
OrganizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
searchesnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading M. Aubry-Pasteur got the soil dug up.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The entire district, driven crazy by these searches, by these discoveries, by the great news which circulated everywhere, by the prospects of a brilliant future, became agitated and enthusiastic, talked of nothing else, and thought of nothing else.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
two times
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading M. Aubry-Pasteur got the soil dug up.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Organization The absence of Andermatt was prolonged.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
which person or people
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found, in addition, four springs, which supplied the new Company with more than twice as much water as they required.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The Marquis and Gontran themselves spent their days hanging round the workmen, who were boring through the veins of granite; and they listened with increasing interest to the explanations and the lectures of the engineer on the geological character of Auvergne.
