used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a man's work, not a boy's work.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
a youthful male person
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "It's a man's work, not a boy's work.
Carrhart's
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From this reading Mr. Carrhart's letter gives you a fine endorsement.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
couldn't
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From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
endorsementnounUS /enˈdɔːrsmənt/
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading Mr. Carrhart's letter gives you a fine endorsement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mr. Carrhart's letter gives you a fine endorsement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Mr. Carrhart's letter gives you a fine endorsement.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
HANDLINGnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's a man's work, not a boy's work.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr. Carrhart's letter gives you a fine endorsement.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It's a man's work, not a boy's work.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carrhart's letter gives you a fine endorsement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's a man's work, not a boy's work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
OREnounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
Penton
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From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
move hurridly
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
be standing; be upright
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Ike Penton, general superintendent of the Cousin Jack Mine, smiled indulgently into the eager face of Steve Rush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seems to think you have the making of a miner in you, and acting on his judgment, I shall of course give you a chance."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It's a man's work, not a boy's work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HANDLING THE RED ORE "Why, boy, you couldn't stand up for an hour down below ground."
