1804
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
placed in a grave
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But that’s nothing,” Jibby Jones told us.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
CUSTOMERnounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
set up or found
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
the act of departing
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
ten 10s
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
Jibby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
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 We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
Murrell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
Murrell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “But that’s nothing,” Jibby Jones told us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
by chance
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
RiverbanknounUS /ˈrɪvərbæŋk/
the bank of a river
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But that’s nothing,” Jibby Jones told us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “But that’s nothing,” Jibby Jones told us.
TOUGHadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
(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 THE TOUGH CUSTOMER APPEARS It was on Saturday that we found the 1804 dollar in the dry well of the cellar of the old Murrell farmhouse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He said this while we were going back to Riverbank in the dark.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “If that John A. Murrell’s treasure is buried there, we may find a whole lot of money--perhaps thousands of dollars.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We knew that the dollar was worth a lot of money, and Jibby Jones said he thought it might be worth a thousand dollars, which would be two hundred dollars apiece for each of us.
