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to mine the earth for coal

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  • mine — mine1 [mīn] pron. [ME min < OE, gen. sing of ic, I, akin to Ger mein: for base see ME] that or those belonging to me: the possessive form of I2, used without a following noun, often after of [that book is mine; mine are better; he is a friend… …   English World dictionary

  • Mine — Mine, v. i. [F. miner, L. minare to drive animals, in LL. also, to lead, conduct, dig a mine (cf. E. lode, and lead to conduct), akin to L. minari to threaten; cf. Sp. mina mine, conduit, subterraneous canal, a spring or source of water, It. mina …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • mine — Ⅰ. mine [1] ► POSSESSIVE PRONOUN ▪ referring to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker. ► POSSESSIVE DETERMINER archaic ▪ (used before a vowel) my. ORIGIN Old English, related to ME(Cf. ↑me). Ⅱ …   English terms dictionary

  • mine — mine1 /muyn/, pron. 1. a form of the possessive case of I used as a predicate adjective: The yellow sweater is mine. 2. something that belongs to me: Mine is the red car. 3. Archaic. my (used before a word beginning with a vowel or a silent h, or …   Universalium

  • Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

  • mine — 1. poss.pron. 1 the one or ones belonging to or associated with me (it is mine; mine are over there). 2 (attrib. before a vowel) archaic = MY (mine eyes have seen; mine host). Phrases and idioms: of mine of or belonging to me (a friend of mine).… …   Useful english dictionary

  • mine — I. /maɪn / (say muyn) pronoun (possessive) 1. the possessive form of I1, used predicatively or absolutely: it was mine; mine was the first offer; a book of mine. –adjective 2. Archaic my (used before a noun beginning with a vowel or h, or after a …  

  • mine — I [[t]maɪn[/t]] pron. 1) a form of the possessive case of I used as a predicate adjective: The yellow sweater is mine[/ex] 2) fun that or those belonging to me: Mine is on the left[/ex] 3) archaic my (used before a word beginning with a vowel or… …   From formal English to slang

  • mine — {{11}}mine (n.1) pit or tunnel in the earth for obtaining metals and minerals, c.1300, from O.Fr. mine vein, lode; tunnel, shaft; mineral ore; mine (for coal, tin, etc,), of uncertain origin, probably from a Celtic source (Cf. Welsh mwyn, Ir.… …   Etymology dictionary

  • mine — mine1 possessive pronoun referring to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker. possessive determiner archaic (used before a vowel) my. Origin OE mīn, of Gmc origin; related to me1. mine2 noun 1》 an excavation in the earth… …   English new terms dictionary

  • mine — maɪn n. excavation in the earth for the purpose of digging out certain substances (i.e. precious stones, minerals, coal, etc.), diggings; treasure, abundant source; explosive planted in the earth that is detonated by touch or remote control v.… …   English contemporary dictionary

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