used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
Dodson
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From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
favourites
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From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
the act of giving
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
GRIMESnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
hawkedverbUS /hɔːkt/
past form of “hawk” — sell or offer for sale from place to place
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
HUGH
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From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
incompetentnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətənt/
someone who is not competent to take effective action
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
McClintocks
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From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/
a person who is very poor
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
promiscuouslyadverb
in an indiscriminate manner
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
reamsnounUS /riːmz/
plural of “ream” — a large quantity of written matter
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
shiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
not in physical motion
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
in a strange manner
From this reading HUGH LEARNS OLD GRIMES IS STILL DEAD Fortune picks her favourites strangely.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
trunkful
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From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His was one of the sudden shifts of luck to which Virginia City was becoming used.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading Most men in the camp had a trunkful of mining stock picked up here and there, a lot of it feet in wildcat concerns hawked about in exchange for meal tickets, boots, shirts, liquor, and other supplies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was scattered so promiscuously that one could acquire reams of it without giving much in actual value for it.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading While the McClintocks were away at the war Robert Dodson, incompetent and worthless, developed from a pauper to a millionaire.
