Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

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

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

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

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That claim was his, by right of purchase, by right of discovery as to its worth!

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

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

the act of discovering something

From this reading That claim was his, by right of purchase, by right of discovery as to its worth!

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

very far away in space or time

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

coins made of gold

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

not any; not one

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading That claim was his, by right of purchase, by right of discovery as to its worth!

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

precisely, exactly

From this reading That claim was his, by right of purchase, by right of discovery as to its worth!

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

a special situation

From this reading One thing the interview had done: it had cleared his decks for action.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

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

From this reading That claim was his, by right of purchase, by right of discovery as to its worth!

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

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

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

having passed out of existence

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

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

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.

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 He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

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

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

at the time that

From this reading SUVY PROVES HIS LOVE If a single ray of far-off hope had lingered in Van's meditations concerning Beth, and the various occurrences involving himself and his mining property, it vanished when he told her of the letter he had seen and beheld her apparent look of guilt.

during the time that

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had lain half stunned, as it were, till now, while Bostwick held the "Laughing Water" claim and worked it for its gold.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading That claim was his, by right of purchase, by right of discovery as to its worth!

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

From this reading A look that was grim and a heat that would brook no resistance had come together upon him.