used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
Alex
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From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
(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 The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
Ashley
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From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
BonanzanounUS /bəˈnænzə/
an especially rich vein of precious ore
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
a young female
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
gobbleverbUS /ˈɡɑːbəl/
eat hastily without proper chewing
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
hostlernounUS /ˈhɑːslər/
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
and nothing more
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
set afire or burning
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
engage in
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
on one occasion
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
others
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From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
Overman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
Skae
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
in the near future
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The greetings were warm all around, and at once conversation turned upon stocks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Professor insisted that the first great showing was to be made in the south end mines, Alex still believed in Overman, the Colonel was sanguine over Utah, Ashley asked the opinion of the others on Sierra Nevada.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just after the lamps were lighted the next evening the door opened and the Professor, Colonel Savage and Alex Strong came in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The general sentiment was that if Skae had any real indication there the Bonanza firm would gobble it up before any outsider could realize.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Wright still inclined to the belief that the water must be conquered pretty soon in the Savage and that there would be a showing that would make every servant girl and hostler on the coast want some Savage.
