used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
the state of being absent
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
befriendverbUS /bɪˈfrend/
become friends with
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING OF THE TREASURE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
set up or found
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
coins made of gold
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
hold firmly
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
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 Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
not any; not one
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINDING OF THE TREASURE.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
except for; apart from
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
the season of growth
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINDING OF THE TREASURE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading FINDING OF THE TREASURE.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
someone who visits
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon reaching the ground we found that our shovels and picks were undisturbed, and it was evident that no visitor had intruded during our _lengthy absence_.
which person or people
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By the time we reached the scene of our gold digging operations the greater portion of the heat of the day was passed, and we felt refreshed and ready to commence work with a will.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Come, Steel Spring," I said, addressing that worthy personage, "point out the right spot for us to dig, and then we will go to work _without delay_."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Steel Spring, who had promised his valuable aid in searching for the treasure, in consideration that we would befriend him and save his neck from the grasp of the police, had led the way with immense strides, and a confident air that inspired us with renewed hope and bright anticipations of success.
