Chapter XVII · On the Trail of Gold

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

any thing at all

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

only a very short time before

From this reading He hardly knew what to think.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He hardly knew what to think.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

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 He hardly knew what to think.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

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From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

engage in

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

an inadequate payment

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

a person who owns something

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

more desirable than another

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

not in physical motion

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

a quantity of money

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He hardly knew what to think.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He preferred, however, to think that his uncle had turned miser, and was still the possessor of a handsome fortune.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

precisely as stated

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Anthony was not the man to waste money on extravagant living, but then he might have made poor investments, and reduced himself to a pittance.

(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 Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Cases of that kind were common enough in California, as Lyman knew well enough.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He hardly knew what to think.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading KEEN on the scent of anything likely to turn to his own advantage, Lyman Taylor arranged the very next day to make a second visit to Pocasset, and find out definitely, if possible, whether his uncle had saved any of the large sum which his claim had yielded him.