AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
Dochart
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From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
EXPERIMENTnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
FORD'SnounUS /fɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
navenounUS /neɪv/
the central area of a church
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
overman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
ventilatingverbUS /ˈventəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “ventilate” — expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
From this reading A dim light penetrated through the ventilating shaft into the glade.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SIMON FORD’S EXPERIMENT The old clock in the cottage struck one as James Starr and his two companions went out.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After following the principal gallery for a distance of two miles, the three explorers—for, as will be seen, this was a regular exploration—arrived at the entrance of a narrow tunnel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading It was like a nave, the roof of which rested on woodwork, covered with white moss.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry’s lamp was not necessary here, but it would very soon be of use, for the old overman was about to conduct the engineer to the very end of the Dochart pit.
