used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
(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 When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
in addition
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
banverbUS /bæn/
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
for the reason that
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
earlier in time; previously
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
Eleanor
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From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
a social unit living together
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
set up or found
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
coins made of gold
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
JEB'S
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From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
Jim
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From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
Kenneth
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From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
Kenneth's
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From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
Latimer
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From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
held up in the air
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
the force of workers available
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
Montresor
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From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
not any; not one
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
palsnounUS /pælz/
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
Polly
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From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JEB'S SUNDAY NIGHT OFF Jim Latimer and Kenneth Evans made their appearance much earlier on Sunday morning, than they had on the previous one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
at the time that
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
in or to any place at all
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, the two new arrivals were interested in hearing all about the gold mine and its present condition, not only because there might be a possibility that Kenneth's uncle was the Montresor who first discovered the vein of ore, but also because Polly and Eleanor were such good pals, and they deserved something big like a gold mine!
in the company of; together with
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading When greetings with his brother, and the family at Pebbly Pit were over, Jim explained: "The Boss lifted his ban on using the horses, when he found his men grumbling all week over their wretched Sunday."
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Barbara was in her element that Sunday, as John escorted Anne wherever they went, and the two younger girls had Jim and Kenneth for companions.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Which goes to show that youth needs no time or preparation to discover and appreciate any desirable qualities of mind and soul.
