used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
(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 She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
Gold-getting
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From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Were we satisfied with what we had obtained?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Were we satisfied with what we had obtained?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Were we satisfied with what we had obtained?
only a very short time before
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for May's party's claim, she could do nothing.
the season of growth
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading I believe that we were to a great extent, for we knew that our claims were valuable, and we knew we could look to the future proceeds with assurance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Gold-getting at this time was entirely given up: we scarcely mentioned the subject.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were we satisfied with what we had obtained?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Were we satisfied with what we had obtained?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Were we satisfied with what we had obtained?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She believed it was safe, legally registered; and the American partners would return in the spring, and she had all the documents which her father had drawn up to prove her interest in it.
