Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

heighten or intensify

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

move towards

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

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From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

on or to one side

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

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From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

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From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

of a dark shade of grey

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

speed up the progress of; facilitate

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

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 A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

a point or extent in space

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

uttered with a trill

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

-ing form of “smelt” — extract (metals) by heating

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

in the direction of

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

in or at the place that

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

during the time that

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

which person or people

From this reading A dragoon, who had been sent forward to announce their approach to the superintendent of the mines, now returned and led them to the nearest shaft, where a number of the miners had already assembled to receive the new comers and expedite them to their destined location under ground.

lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading On one side of them the smelting furnace of Oesterby was rolling its clouds of smoke high into the winter sky; before them towered the bald, dark-gray iron mountains of Danemora-Gruben, and already the few buildings which animate this desolate and uncomfortable region had become visible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wagons of the prisoners, together with Arwed's carriage containing Christine and her child, were approaching the end of their journey.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While the young miners were taking their stations at the windlass, and others were removing the robbers from the wagons, Christine drew Arwed aside.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading 'Arwed,' said the broken-hearted woman, 'you have always conducted yourself towards me in the noblest manner.