used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
in actual fact
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
in addition
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
bull's-eyenoun
a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
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Creedon
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From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
Creedon's
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From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
DESMOND
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characterized by great determination
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
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a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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EXPLORINGverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
the act of departing
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
coins made of gold
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
not accessible to view
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
LONGINGSnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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engage in
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
Mexican's
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From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
NUGGETnounUS /ˈnʌɡɪt/
a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
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pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
SEPULCHRALadjective
of or relating to a sepulchre
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
make square
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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
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precisely as stated
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
look attentively
From this reading Creedon had a big silver bull's-eye watch, and he said he always kept it going.
at the time that
From this reading It was about midnight when the older men lay down on their blankets to sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Desmond pretended to lie down and go to sleep also, but his head was filled with visions of the Mexican's hidden gold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had an idea that Creedon's investigations might have been very superficial; he determined to make a thorough and systematic search, and he actually believed he would find the hidden gold.
