used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
in addition
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
subject to appointment
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
the specified day of the month
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
set up or found
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
coins made of gold
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
GOODLYadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
LuzonnounUS /ˈluːzɑːn/
the main island of the Philippines
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
nuggetsnounUS /ˈnʌɡəts/
plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But as the appointed date of his release drew near, Dick’s mining enthusiasm suffered an eclipse.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
water-worn
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From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way also, although the want of sunshine had paled his cheeks, he had maintained his health by the regular physical exercise.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So week after week he had toiled on cheerfully, setting for himself each day a full day’s task.
Willoughby
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From this reading A GOODLY little sack of water-worn nuggets of gold had been washed out of the subterranean stream by Pierre Luzon and Dick Willoughby.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The captive had found in the work both an exciting pastime and the ease of mind that comes from the thought that his time was being spent to profitable account.
