used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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in addition
From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
back-yards
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From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
CardiffnounUS /ˈkɑːrdɪf/
the capital and largest city of Wales
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
opinion or judgment
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
FOILEDadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
come to pass
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
Kimball's
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
apprehended with certainty
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the land on which real estate is located
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
the force of workers available
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
a form of address for a man
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
and nothing more
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
others
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From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
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Ranquist
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From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
cut with a saw
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
in the near future
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spring-glade
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From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLOTTERS FOILED The news of salt being discovered on Mr. Kimball's farm soon became known all over Cardiff.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
a special situation
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
Vanter's
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From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Mr. Ranquist was on guard, also, and warned all curious ones away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These persons were much disappointed, however, as the only thing they saw was what digging Mr. Vanter's men had done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Several began to dig in their gardens and back-yards, others on their hillsides, while a number hurried to the spring-glade to see what a salt mine looked like.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
wouldn't
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From this reading People rubbed their eyes, and wondered if something of the kind wouldn't happen on their land.
