used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
at any time
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
gold-mines
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From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
and nothing more
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
a particular point in time
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
(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 Being fairly well acquainted with the district myself, I felt almost certain that the statement was a colossal lie, but I must admit that the evidence produced was extraordinarily convincing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Briefly speaking, it commended in glowing terms to the notice of the British Public a new and magnificent group of gold-mines which it declared had just been discovered in the northern provinces of the Argentine.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then, after taking a pull at my cigar to restore my composure, I read through the whole precious document from beginning to end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I looked at it for a moment with a kind of dazzled admiration.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It appeared to me to be one of the finest and boldest works of fiction that had ever fallen into my hands.
