used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
BuyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
crazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
DAKOTAnounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
give expression to
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
set up or found
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
in the recent past
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
Lorimer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
low-gradeadjective
of inferior quality
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
the season of growth
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
express a supposition
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
hard to endure
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
two times
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
precisely as stated
From this reading Laid hands on the timber lots about the Day Spring, which is sending up very low-grade, ore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I showed the letter to Aline, and she looked remarkably wise; then, putting her head on one side, she nodded twice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buying land on a rising town boom is a somewhat risky amusement, especially if, as they express it here, the bottom drops out of the boom; but I suppose he can afford it, and he has been trailing around lately with two surveyors behind him.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps you know, though he won't tell any one, why he is doing it."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ROAD TO DAKOTA Martin Lorimer returned to Vancouver promptly, for he found the prairie cold trying, and by-and-by I received a letter from Harry still reporting profitable work, in which he said: "Your uncle seems to have developed a craze for real estate.
