Chapter III

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

From this reading A DISCOURAGING EXPLORATION.

later than; following

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

a cherished desire

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

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

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

any thing at all

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading A DISCOURAGING EXPLORATION.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading A DISCOURAGING EXPLORATION.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

set up or found

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

the act of departing

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

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

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

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

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

cheerfully encouraging

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

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From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

set afire or burning

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

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 And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

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 And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

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

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

not any; not one

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

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

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

and nothing more

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

and nothing more

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

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

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As for Sandy--a stranger to these facts--he was simply full of the buoyancy which hope and novelty lends to every new movement in the line of one’s ambition.

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

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

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

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

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

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

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

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If there is anything more inspiriting than mining for the precious metals, the world has not yet found it.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet it was with no little trepidation--at any rate in the minds of the two leaders in the enterprise; for Max and Len well knew that they were relying wholly upon a theory, and were going against not only the experience of the early prospectors and miners here, but against the judgment of the whole population of the district, among which were many miners of practical knowledge.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was with eager interest that the young partners shouldered their picks, lighted their lamps, and prepared to begin work on the second day after their arrival.