used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
bromyrite
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From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Casey merely grunted when I spoke to him about it.
Casey
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From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
put or send forth
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
at any time
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading But Casey merely grunted when I spoke to him about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
high-gradeadjective
surpassing in quality
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Maybe it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe it is.
and nothing more
From this reading But Casey merely grunted when I spoke to him about it.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
peanounUS /piː/
seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
cut with a saw
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
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 Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But Casey merely grunted when I spoke to him about it.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Little as I know about mineral, I am sure that one piece at least was rich; high-grade, if ever I saw any.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
two times
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Casey was restless, and his restlessness manifested itself in a most unusual pessimism.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
at the time that
From this reading But Casey merely grunted when I spoke to him about it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Twice he picked up "float" that showed the clean indigo stain of silver bromyrite in spots the size of a split pea, and cast the piece from him as if it were so much barren limestone, without ever investigating to see where it had come from.
