Chapter XIV

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

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

(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 Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

a quantity of money

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

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

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

containing gold

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

causing inconvenience

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

the lower side of anything

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

beyond normal limits

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

give expression to

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

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

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

coins made of gold

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

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

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

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

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

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

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

ten 10s

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

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

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

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

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

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

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

a particular point in time

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

on one occasion

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

above and across; more than

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

one thing at a time

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

on the contrary

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

change to the contrary

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

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

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

express in words

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

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

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

not in physical motion

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

a quantity of money

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

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

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

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

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

a special situation

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

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

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

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From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

plural of “tumble” — an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If he slings the auriferous luggage over his shoulder, the burden is too great to be carried for any time; if the money is placed upon the strong back of a mule, there is the haunting terror of its being lost or stolen during some unguarded moment.

precisely as stated

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.

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

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

at the time that

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

in or at the place that

From this reading If he tumbles a portion of the nuggets into his pantaloons pockets, their excessive weight is almost sure to send them through the bottom down into his boots, where they are certain to feel still more uncomfortable.

during the time that

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

which person or people

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A man who finds himself in possession of that amount, and attempts to carry it, will find that it weighs several hundred pounds, and is rather awkward to manage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps the best thing that any of our readers can do with their hundred thousand dollars, is to put it in a strong safe, or in a good solvent bank, where it can be drawn out piecemeal and devoted to charitable objects; but it will be seen at once that neither of these plans were practicable for our friends while their cargo was _in transitu_ for San Francisco, and when we say that they all felt uneasy, we but feebly express their feelings.

but in spite of that

From this reading One hundred thousand dollars in gold in one sense is a comfortable sum, and yet, in another, it is the very reverse.