anew
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
set up or found
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
Hal
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From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
select carefully from a group
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was just eleven o'clock when Harding lowered his pick and turned to the nearest guard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As upon their first day in the mines, they were aroused before daylight and marched to the shaft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ESCAPE The rest of the day was spent in discussing the plan of escape; and that night Hal and Chester slept well in spite of the fact that they were compelled to stretch out on the hard floor and that there were no blankets nor other clothing to keep out the early morning chill.
at the time that
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hal and Chester put forth their best efforts from the first, for they did not wish to draw the attention of the guards to them particularly and thus interfere with Harding's plans.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was still dark when they again found themselves below and at work.
