ore-bed – rock from which metal can be mined
mine – place from where minerals are dug out
furnace – enclosed space for heating materials at a very high temperature
wrought – beaten (of metal) to bring them into particular shape
file – to cut or shape something
gauged – measured
haul – pull or drag with a lot of force
comprehend – understand, grasp
slip – slide or skid
vanish – disappear.
