used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RELIC OF A FIGHT.
equally
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
the two together, not just one
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
remove the dust from
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
one or the other of two
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE RELIC OF A FIGHT.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
set up or found
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
Hugh
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From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
a small worthless amount
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
Joe
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From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RELIC OF A FIGHT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
RELICnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading THE RELIC OF A FIGHT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
have in common
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RELIC OF A FIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading You are partners, and whatever either partner finds, belongs to both, share and share alike.
in or at the place that
From this reading The next morning the three started back to the place where the boys had found the gold.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On their way there, Jack explained to Hugh in greater detail, that the dust had really been discovered by Joe, and asked him to whom, in his opinion, it belonged.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why," said Hugh, "you two boys are just like a couple of fellows that start out to prospect.
