used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
capitalizeverbUS /ˈkæpətəlaɪz/
draw advantages from
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
DeernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
moniedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌnid/
based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
qui
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
ReportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
ruderadjectiveUS /ˈruːdər/
comparative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
vive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reports from Deer Creek had turned his steps thither, and all the mine owners were on the qui vive to attract the attention of the monied man.
at the time that
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
in or at the place that
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his friend was in peril, where was Herbert?
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Compton, though not a mining expert, was a shrewd man, who weighed carefully the representations that were made to him, and reserved his opinion.
belonging to which person
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was understood that he intended to capitalize the mine, when purchased, start a company, and work it by the new and improved methods, which had replaced the older and ruder appliances at first employed.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading For him, too, it had been an exciting day--Deer Creek had been excited by the arrival of a capitalist from New York, whose avowed errand it was to buy a mine.
