AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
Aberfoyle
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From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
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 Hollow, cavernous noises resounded on all sides.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
carboniferousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːrbəˈnɪfərəs/
of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading Hollow, cavernous noises resounded on all sides.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
collierynoun
a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
crowbarnounUS /ˈkroʊbɑːr/
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
DraughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
HollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Hollow, cavernous noises resounded on all sides.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Hollow, cavernous noises resounded on all sides.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
perforatingverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “perforate” — make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
pick-ax
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From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
resounded
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From this reading Hollow, cavernous noises resounded on all sides.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
schistnounUS /ʃɪst/
any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hollow, cavernous noises resounded on all sides.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
swing-doors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
ventilatingverbUS /ˈventəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “ventilate” — expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the distance could be heard the crash of great charges of dynamite, by which the carboniferous rocks were blasted.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here masses of coal were loosened by pick-ax and crowbar; there the perforating machines, with their harsh grating, bored through the masses of sandstone and schist.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Draughts of air rushed along the ventilating galleries, and the wooden swing-doors slammed beneath their violent gusts.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A FINAL THREAT On that day, in the colliery of New Aberfoyle, work was going on in the usual regular way.
