used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
ButtenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
couldn't
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From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
Dave
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From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
your parents
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
coins made of gold
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
LANDSLIDEnounUS /ˈlændslaɪd/
an overwhelming electoral victory
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
Maurice
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From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
Roger
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From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "So it does sound like a fairy tale, Dave; but it is absolutely true.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
at the time that
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the day he died there was a big landslide in the mountains, where the mine was located,--and that was the end of the mine, as far as my folks were concerned."
which person or people
From this reading The mine was owned by my uncle, Maurice Harrison, of Butte, Montana, and when he died he left it to my mother, who was his sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean you couldn't find the mine after the landslide?" asked Dave Porter, with deep interest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE MINE "Roger, that sounds like a fairy tale--a real gold mine belonging to your mother lost through a landslide!"
