used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
the state of being absent
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
(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 But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
set up or found
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
coins made of gold
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
hearkening
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From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
Isco's
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From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
Jowler
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From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
the force of workers available
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
nuggetsnounUS /ˈnʌɡəts/
plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
and nothing more
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
ROVERSnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
Suan
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From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
plural of “tale” — 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 From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
a special situation
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading ROVERS From Jowler I wanted nothing more.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such matters were too grand for him.
a Caucasian
From this reading From handling many little nuggets, and hearkening to Suan Isco's tales of treachery, theft, and murder done by white men for the sake of this, I knew that here I had found enough to cost the lives of fifty men.
which person or people
From this reading He had beaten the dog of Hercules, who had only brought the purple dye--a thing requiring skill and art and taste to give it value.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But gold does well without all these, and better in their absence.
