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

From this reading But Rouminof was like a child with opal.

(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 The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

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

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Rouminof was like a child with opal.

a young person of either sex

From this reading But Rouminof was like a child with opal.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Jun humoured him a good deal.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

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

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

set up or found

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Jun humoured him a good deal.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

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

From this reading Jun humoured him a good deal.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

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From this reading Jun humoured him a good deal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But Rouminof was like a child with opal.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

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

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

under normal conditions

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

past form of “pool” — combine into a common fund

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

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From this reading But Rouminof was like a child with opal.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ordinarily one man kept the lot, and as Jun was the better dealer and master spirit, it was natural enough he should hold the stones, or, at any rate, the best of them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

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

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

based on custom rather than documentation

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted some of the stones to handle, polish up a bit, and show round.

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

From this reading The unwritten law of the Ridge was that mates pooled all the opal they found and shared equally, so that all Jun held was Rouminof's, and all that he held was Jun's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Rouminof was like a child with opal.