(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 THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
BlackbirdnounUS /ˈblækbərd/
any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
CorneredadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
Corrigan
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From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
FarrellnounUS /ˈferɪl/
United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
immediately past
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
MechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
MISER'S
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From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
Mosey's
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From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Mechanically he moved forward and grasped hold of the pistol in Mosey’s hand.
having a point
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
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 THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Cornered!" cried Corrigan, as he looked toward the cave entrance, now blocked by Farmer Farrell and his hired man, "and at the last minute, too."
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE MISER’S TREASURE As he stood in the cave on Blackbird Island, Jack thought he must be dreaming--the smoke and shining gold and silver all dancing before his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Irishman was so astonished that he relinquished the weapon without an effort.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Stand right where you are!" commanded Jack, and he pointed the pistol so that it was nearly in range of both men.
