used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
make right or correct
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
divisible by two
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
and nothing more
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The entrance to the abandoned mine had been visited by curious people coming to that locality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
at the time that
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was even marked on the old map which Frank had used in making the outlines of his own little chart.
which person or people
From this reading "Here it is, boys!" cried Jerry, who had pushed to the front; "Frank was correct when he said he could see where the wheels of the stage had run in off the road just back there.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Considerable work had been done, and some ore even shipped away, when, for some reason or other, the scheme had been given up after a shaft had been sunk for fifty feet or more, and workings started.
a late time of life
From this reading TAKING POSSESSION Frank had learned that many years back there had been a company organized to mine the iron that was known to exist in certain sections of the hills in that region.
