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From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
Bonifield
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From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
deeded
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From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
at any time
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
set up or found
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
GildernounUS /ˈɡɪldər/
someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
coins made of gold
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
IdahonounUS /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
moneysnounUS /ˈmʌniz/
plural of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He deeded a half interest in his mine to the elder Gilder, in consideration of certain moneys advanced him to develop the property.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROOM [18] in which we have introduced Vance Gilder to the reader, in the home overlooking Central Park, had been his from childhood, and furnished by his father in its present luxurious style, as a reward for his devotion to the profession of journalism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ben Bonifield had staked out a claim which he called “Gray Rocks,” and had worked away for several years with pick and shovel, believing that some day he would “strike it rich”—and from the output of other mining properties in that vicinity, it seemed as if his expectations might be realized some day.
a late time of life
From this reading His father had invested his income in real estate, and in the lapse of years found himself possessed of a fortune many times greater than he had ever anticipated.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He traveled a great deal over the west, and at Gold Bluff, Idaho, he found in Ben Bonifield, the owner of Gray Rocks, a playmate of his youth.
