used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
black-hulled
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From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
placed in a grave
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The zest of the game is in seeking.
coins made of gold
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
KiddnounUS /kɪd/
Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
absolutely essential
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
not any; not one
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
select carefully from a group
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
seekernounUS /ˈsiːkər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
SEEKERSnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The zest of the game is in seeking.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
moving very fast
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading PRACTICAL HINTS FOR TREASURE SEEKERS Faith, imagination, and a vigorous physique comprise the essential equipment of a treasure seeker.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading If one is unable to finance an expedition aboard a swift, black-hulled schooner, it is always possible to dig for the treasure of poor Captain Kidd and it is really a matter of small importance that he left no treasure in his wake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
wood-shed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pick and a shovel are to be obtained in the wood-shed or can be purchased at the nearest hardware store for a modest outlay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Capital is desirable, but not absolutely necessary, for it would be hard indeed to find a neighborhood in which some legend or other of buried gold is not current.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The zest of the game is in seeking.
