used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
ArgentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
assaying
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From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I said, don't send those letters by Jack!"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
don't
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From this reading "I said, don't send those letters by Jack!"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
in or to another place
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
give expression to
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I said, don't send those letters by Jack!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What's that you said?" inquired the miner.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
the literary culture
From this reading "I said, don't send those letters by Jack!"
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
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 He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading "What's that you said?" inquired the miner.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jack recognized him as a mining expert who did assaying.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What's that you said?" inquired the miner.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I said, don't send those letters by Jack!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that you said?" inquired the miner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I said, don't send those letters by Jack!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
What's
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From this reading "What's that you said?" inquired the miner.
which person or people
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had not lived in Rainbow Ridge long, but he had done considerable work elsewhere for Mr. Argent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What's that you said?" inquired the miner.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading JUST IN TIME Mr. Argent paused in the act of handing the sealed documents to the young pony express rider, and turned to look at the man who had called to him.
