used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
begetsverbUS /bɪˈɡets/
third-person singular of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
cannot
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From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
combatsnounUS /kəmˈbæts/
plural of “combat” — an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
else
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From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
an opposing military force
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
coins made of gold
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
jaguarnounUS /ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
rattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
strifesnounUS /straɪfs/
plural of “strife” — lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nothing else seemed to have any hold upon my thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
torturingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Wealth, and wealth alone, appeared the guiding principle of my being; and, as the penalty, I was now to learn the ceaseless anxieties, the torturing dreads, this passion begets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, although I went to sleep in a great bed with damask hangings and a gilt crown upon it, my pillow fringed with deep lace, my coverlet of satin edged with gold, I dreamed the whole night through of strifes, combats, and encounters.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There are few things in this world gold cannot buy: but one among their number assuredly is--"a happy dream."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At one time my enemy would be an Indian; at another, a half-breed; now, a negro; now, a jaguar or a rattlesnake: but with whom, or whatever the struggle, it was always for money!
