used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
in addition
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
buckshotnounUS /ˈbʌkʃɑːt/
small lead shot for shotgun shells
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
EXPERTadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
usually; as a rule
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
Holman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
ten 10s
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
a female domestic
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
not any; not one
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
Paymasternoun
a person in charge of paying wages
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
a quantity of money
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
believed likely
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
tax-title
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also he had sold his tax-title to the property for the sum of one hundred dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
Virginia'snounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjəz/
possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What then did it signify when he bought Virginia's despised stock for four hundred dollars, cash down?
at the time that
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
Wiley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wiley Holman had two fights and a charge of buckshot to prove that he wanted the Paymaster, and the fact that he had refused a half interest for nothing to prove that he did not want it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For when he wants to buy, no man will sell; and when he wants to sell, no man will buy; and when he will neither buy nor sell he is generally suspected of both.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EXPERT Like the way of an eagle in the air or the way of a man with a maid, the ways of a mining promoter must be shrouded in mystery and doubt.
