used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
the specified day of the month
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
engage in
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
not any; not one
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
have in common
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He finished by advising Mr. Nixon not to sell his share in the mine for less than forty thousand dollars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He did not make himself known to Nelson Hawk, but remained at the hotel waiting for further developments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
which person or people
From this reading He did not observe that one of the miners who hung about the hotel surveyed him curiously, nor had he any idea that he was recognized.
the act of creating written works
From this reading GERALD lost no time in writing a letter to Thomas Nixon, to let him know of his arrival in Ransom and his adventures up to date.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Indeed," he added, "I think I can find you a purchaser at that price."
