used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANNING A MIDNIGHT RIDE.
anew
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
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 Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
Bixby
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From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
brought into existence
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
can't
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From this reading “What I can’t understand is this,” Glenn declared.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
not accessible to view
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “What I can’t understand is this,” Glenn declared.
don't
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From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
set up or found
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
usually; as a rule
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
GlennnounUS /ɡlen/
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
coins made of gold
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What I can’t understand is this,” Glenn declared.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading PLANNING A MIDNIGHT RIDE.
MillionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
others
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From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING A MIDNIGHT RIDE.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading PLANNING A MIDNIGHT RIDE.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
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 Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
not in physical motion
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What I can’t understand is this,” Glenn declared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Generally speaking,” replied Bixby, “every ruin in Peru has been searched time and again by natives.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “What I can’t understand is this,” Glenn declared.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What I can’t understand is this,” Glenn declared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Millions of treasure has been found, but there is still the notion, which seems to have been born into every native of South America, that untold stores of gold, silver and precious stones are still concealed in the ruined temples.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “If the people of the country believe there is gold in the temples said to be haunted,” Glenn asked, “why don’t they hunt for it themselves, without waiting for others to come down and give them a tip?”
