(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
from appearances alone
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rejoice with you.
not in action or at work
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
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 By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
march in a procession
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
Nootwyck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading I rejoice with you.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
Vere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By March, all at the mine was in readiness, every vacant house in Nootwyck rented and many rough ones were in course of construction on the mountain side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I rejoice with you.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Every foot of ground within ten miles of the mine is staked out in claims and there is not an idle man in the town.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Mills was one of the first to visit the works and offer congratulations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I rejoice with you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your mine is apparently inexhaustible,” he said to Mr. De Vere, “and Nootwyck bids fair to fulfill your hopes.
