amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
fire-damp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
LowlandsnounUS /ˈloʊlændz/
the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
mythologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
PHENOMENAnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
presidesverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
repertorynounUS /ˈrepərtɔːri/
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
seamnounUS /siːm/
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME STRANGE PHENOMENA Many superstitious beliefs exist both in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course the mining population must furnish its contingent of legends and fables to this mythological repertory.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
unworked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, at least, was the opinion commonly spread among the superstitious Scotch.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If the fields are peopled with imaginary beings, either good or bad, with much more reason must the dark mines be haunted to their lowest depths.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Who shakes the seam during tempestuous nights? who puts the miners on the track of an as yet unworked vein? who lights the fire-damp, and presides over the terrible explosions? who but some spirit of the mine?
