adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was slow business, but fascinating.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was slow business, but fascinating.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
cruisedverbUS /kruːzd/
past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
estimatornounUS /eˈstɪmətər/
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was slow business, but fascinating.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was slow business, but fascinating.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was slow business, but fascinating.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
unsight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was slow business, but fascinating.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading First of all he walked over the country at large, to find where the best timber lay.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the days that followed, Thorpe cruised about the great woods.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that when he should embark on his attempt to enlist considerable capital in an “unsight unseen” investment, he would have to be well supplied with statistics.
