used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
anew
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
Cavard
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From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
disapprovingadjectiveUS /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/
expressing or manifesting disapproval
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
HEEDEDverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
a message received and understood
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
instilledverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪld/
past form of “instill” — impart gradually
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
the force of workers available
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
move hurridly
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
Steve
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From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading He had been a traitor to their cause, according to the information that had been subtly instilled into the miners' minds.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading That the superintendent had almost turned them out of his office was the information that reached the miners from various sources.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime the organization was being perfected, not from any regular meetings that were being held, for Cavard did not propose to move again until he was fully prepared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same time Steve Rush began to realize that the men were looking upon him with disapproving eyes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A WARNING NOT HEEDED THE word that was spread by Cavard and his associates during the next few days acted as a torch to the minds of the miners.
