Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

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From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

the first light of day

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

coins made of gold

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

a large number or amount

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

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From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

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From this reading Joaquin Miller.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

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From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

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 The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

a public toilet for men

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

a person who carries a message

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Joaquin Miller.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

not any; not one

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

cut with a saw

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading Keeler was provided with another copy to deposit at the court-house in Downieville, county seat of Sierra County.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

the rays of the sun

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

at the time that

From this reading He got some gold, dug from the mud, Some silver, crushed from stones, The gold was red with dead men's blood, The silver black with groans; And when he died he moaned aloud, "There'll be no pocket in my shroud."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading John Keeler, returned from his travels, became Palmer's trusted messenger to Hintzen, to whom the old man sent a copy of his will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The End of the Trail The gold that with the sunlight lies In bursting heaps at dawn, The silver spilling from the skies At night to walk upon, The diamonds gleaming in the dew He never saw, he never knew.