AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
Harley
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From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
Lyndon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
MottnounUS /mɑːt/
United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
one-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
Ridgway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
TaurusnounUS /ˈtɔːrəs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The general public paid little attention to these, but those on the inside knew that Ridgway had scored again.
TuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Instead of attempting to defend them by force, he had set off charges of giant powder which had brought down the tunnel roofs and effectually blocked the entrances from the Consolidated mines adjoining.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His spies had carried the news to him of the projected capture of these two properties by the enemy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the indefatigable patience which characterized him, Harley set about having the passages cleared of the rock and timber with which they were filled.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A CONSPIRACY Tucked away in an obscure corner of the same issue of the papers which announced the resignation of Lyndon Hobart as manager of the Consolidated properties, and the appointment of James K. Mott as his temporary successor, were little one-stick paragraphs regarding explosions, which had occurred the night before in tunnels of the Taurus and the New York.
