Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

anew

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

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From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

carefully weighed

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

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

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

the organ of sight

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading THE GUARDIAN OF THE SILVER LODE.

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

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

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

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

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

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

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

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

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From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

immediately past

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

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 As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks

From this reading THE GUARDIAN OF THE SILVER LODE.

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From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

occurring by chance

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

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

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

not one, and not any

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GUARDIAN OF THE SILVER LODE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

and nothing more

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

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

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.

a large number or amount

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE GUARDIAN OF THE SILVER LODE.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

in or at or to some place

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

a male human offspring

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

carry out

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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

From this reading THE GUARDIAN OF THE SILVER LODE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

hard to endure

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Scores of hungry prospectors, besides Kracker, had done everything in their power to locate the mine; though none had descended to his last unworthy methods of trying to torture Jerry Rawson's son, in the hope of profiting thereby.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

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

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

at the time that

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

which person or people

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Though for certain reasons which he considered good, he had not seen fit to take a single one of his comrades into his confidence, the scoutmaster believed that the only way for Aleck to win his own game was to find the long-lost mine, and take possession of the same in the name of his father, who had been the original discoverer of the lode.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As has been mentioned before, Thad had a plan in view when he left the camp in company with Aleck, somewhere about midnight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As the claim of the original discoverer rested only on a scant foundation, of course the man lucky enough to find the silver lode again would have a right to hold possession, in the eye of the law.