Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

in addition

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

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

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

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

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

placed in a grave

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

not accessible to view

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

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

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

not accessible to view

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

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

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

full of life and energy

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

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 For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

having great influence

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

try to get or reach

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

the act of searching for something

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

marked by care and effort

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

arousing affect

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

a person who changes location

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

under the level of the ground

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

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

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

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

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

the general location where something is

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

which person or people

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had prosecuted his studies also under a traveling sage who united the mysteries of medicine with magic and legerdemain.

exceptional creative ability

From this reading THE WIZARDRY OF THE DIVINING ROD Washington Irving was so thoroughly versed in the lore of buried treasure that the necromancy of the divining rod, as a potent aid to this kind of industry, had received his studious attention.

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

From this reading There is nothing far-fetched, or contrary to the fact, in the lively picture of Dr. Knipperhausen, that experienced magician, who helped Wolfert Webber seek the treasure concealed by pirates on the Manhattan Island of the Knickerbocker Dutch of the "Tales of a Traveler."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading For many centuries, the magic wand of hazel, or various other woods, has been used, and implicitly believed in, as a guide to the whereabouts of secrets hidden underground, whether of running water, veins of metal, or buried treasure.

a late time of life

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "He had passed some years of his youth among the Harz mountains of Germany, and had derived much valuable instruction from the miners, touching the mode of seeking treasure buried in the earth.