adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
ABERFOYLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
carboniferousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːrbəˈnɪfərəs/
of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
combustiblenoun
a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
FiredampnounUS /ˈfaɪərdæmp/
a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
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 “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
overman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
seamsnounUS /siːmz/
plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
soundingsnounUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋz/
plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW ABERFOYLE The old overman’s experiment had succeeded.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to its size and quality, that must be determined later.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
vexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Firedamp, it is well known, is only generated in coal seams; therefore the existence of a vein of precious combustible could no longer be doubted.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading It is vexatious that all the apparatus of the mine, deserted for ten years, must be set up anew.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” thought James Starr, “behind that wall lies a carboniferous bed, undiscovered by our soundings.
