Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

later than; following

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

(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 “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

in addition

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

a gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

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From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

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From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

a small worthless amount

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

engage in

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

above and across; more than

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

an organization to gain political power

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

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From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

express in words

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

carry out

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GIDEON PRAWLE AND HIS ASSOCIATES TAKE POSSESSION OF THE MINE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

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From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, I don’t know as I have any special objections to falling in with your idea,” replied the big prospector, heartily.

hit hard

From this reading “Charlie and I have talked the matter over, and Meyer has also had his little say, and it is agreed between us that we’d like nothing better than a four or six weeks’ whack at the copper deposit, which seems to promise such handsome results.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

in or at the place that

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

be the cause or source of

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”

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From this reading “I hope you’ve looked at it in a favorable light, Mr. Prawle,” said Jack Howard, eagerly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, boys,” said Gideon Prawle, after the party had reached Trinity and returned the rig to the stable where it belonged, “I’ve been considering your proposal that we make arrangements to go by water to the mine--which is now ours past all doubt--camp there, and with suitable tools start in to dig out a carload or two of copper, in order to show what the yield of the mine looks like.”