used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
and nothing more
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
log-fire
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From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
not any; not one
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Fate Takes a Hand Four days later Tad and Ben sat before the log-fire at the inn talking over plans for the future development of the mine in Buffalo Park.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Just where he was no one seemed to know, but as he had taken several such trips since the death of his wife, Mrs. Thornton did not think much of it.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Williams was out of the city and had been gone for several days.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tad was telling Ben of his visit with Mrs. Thornton and what her wishes were in regard to the matter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been decided that they would wait until Mr. Williams returned, at which time he would be given the opportunity to buy the entire mine at a fair price.
