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From this reading MAKING MONEY AT $4 PER DAY.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAKING MONEY AT $4 PER DAY.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MAKING MONEY AT $4 PER DAY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
the act of retaining something
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
jokinglyadverbUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/
in jest
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
laggingnounUS /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
Mackay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING MONEY AT $4 PER DAY.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MAKING MONEY AT $4 PER DAY.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
for each
From this reading MAKING MONEY AT $4 PER DAY.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
Sedgwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
look attentively
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The men awoke early, and, as Sedgwick had predicted, by six o'clock, the superintendent of the mine came down and went to the end of the drift.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On his return to the lower station of the shaft, Sedgwick approached him, and holding out the bit of lagging, said in a low voice: "Mr. Mackay, there are a few words written on that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you not kindly carry them to the surface and read them?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Mackay took it and put it in the pocket of the gray shirt which he always wore in the mine, saying jokingly: "Tobacco needed on your watch?"
