used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
alluvialadjectiveUS /ˌæˈluːviəl/
of or relating to alluvium
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
Christina
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From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
set up or found
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
HARDY'SnounUS /ˈhɑːrdiz/
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
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From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
the force of workers available
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
and nothing more
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
self-resentment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
shiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
ShineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Keen as he was in the pursuit of his object, he found, with some self-resentment, that his mind frequently reverted to another subject altogether; and that subject was Miss Christina Shine.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARRY HARDY'S first few shifts below only served to convince him of the difficulties of the task he had set himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
look attentively
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He must watch closely without letting it be seen that he was watching at all.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Silver Stream was a big alluvial mine working two levels, and there were close upon a hundred hands below on each shift.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All these he could not watch; but he was working in the same drive and with the set of men Frank had worked with, and was always alert for hint or sign that would give him a clue, whilst at the same time being careful not to set the thieves on their guard.
