Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

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

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

next to; at the side of

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

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From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

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

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

past form of “galvanize” — to stimulate to action

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

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

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

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

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

and nothing more

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

engage in

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

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

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

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

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He looked at the others for applause when he succeeded in hitting it.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

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

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading In the meanwhile one of them amused himself by throwing stones at a smaller log building with a galvanized roof which stood among the firs.

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

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

not given to open expression of emotion

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

up to a particular time

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

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From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

at the time that

From this reading THE COPPER-MINE The red sun had risen above the dusky firs on a shoulder of the range when Weston and his companions reached the copper-mine.

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

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

which person or people

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It consisted of an opening in the forest which clothed the hillside with the black mouth of an adit in the midst of it, and a few big mounds of debris, beside which stood a rude log shanty.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The men who had just come out of the latter gazed at the strangers with undemonstrative curiosity, and when, saying nothing, they, trooped away to work, the new arrivals sat down to wait until the mining captain should make his appearance.