used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE SALVAGES.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
(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 Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
a quantity of money
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
gotten under control
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
CranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
the act of departing
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
diviningverbUS /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
the literary culture
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE SALVAGES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
others
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From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
the local environment
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE SALVAGES.
SALVAGES
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From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE SALVAGES.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
St
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From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE SALVAGES.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Others had dreamt dreams, in which they had seen the exact position of the wealth; but most curious of all were the letters from individuals in all parts of Europe and America who were acquainted with the existence of other treasures, which they proposed I should search for in the course of my voyage.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading Many of these letters were prompted evidently by mere curiosity, others contained suggestions--of which some were sensible enough; a few, whimsical in the extreme.
which person or people
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The article in the _St. James's Gazette_ attracted a considerable amount of attention, as was proved by the bewildering mass of correspondence with reference to the expedition which I received during the weeks preceding our departure.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Cranks wrote to me who professed to be acquainted with certain methods for discovering treasure by means of divining rods, or charms, or other uncanny tricks.
