used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
(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 Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
for the reason that
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
claimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
defendantsnounUS /dɪˈfendənts/
plural of “defendant” — a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
true confidential information
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
promote over another
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
set up or found
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
made afraid
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
Joe
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From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
Louder's
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From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
not any; not one
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
RecordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
a quantity of money
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
the act of testing something
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading THE NEW MINE It is unnecessary to give the details of the long trial to establish the title of that certain tract of land known as "Louder's Slope."
precisely as stated
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
which person or people
From this reading The farmer who sold the property to Joe was literally frightened into telling the truth, and although the company showed a deed for the land, no record could be found for the same.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suffice it to say that all the claimants were there with the exception of Bill Thomas, and the case was finally settled in favor of the defendants.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, a very ugly rumor gained circulation immediately after the trial, to the effect that a large sum of money had been offered a clerk, if he would change a number of figures on the books to correspond with the deed which was exhibited in court.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading The general opinion of those who understood the case was that Mr. Wright had attempted to play a desperate game, and failed because it was impossible to corrupt certain parties in the Recorder of Deeds' office.
