Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

uttered without voice

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

put or introduce into something

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

look over carefully

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

the force of workers available

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

not any; not one

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

go across or through

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

by chance

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

possessing material wealth

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading SCOUT TACTICS.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

plural of “swindler” — a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading SCOUT TACTICS.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

precisely as stated

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ned himself felt that he could have no better evidence of fraud than was exhibited in the actions of these laborers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

widely or fully known

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading These men seemed as busy as beavers, passing from crevice to crevice, and managing in some way to insert what were very likely pieces of rich copper ore, brought from some distant and well-known mine, for the purpose of deceiving any one sent up to inspect this new venture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading "Gee! that ought to settle the business!" breathed Jimmy, as he continued to stare at the three workers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He knew that if this scene was incorporated in his report, it would sound the doom of the intended big deal, whereby a million, perhaps many of them, was to pass into the hands of the swindlers.