used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It weighs a quarter of an ounce!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
coins made of gold
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
how
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From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
It's
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From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
Mukoki's
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From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It weighs a quarter of an ounce!
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading It weighs a quarter of an ounce!
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
POOLnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It weighs a quarter of an ounce!
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
Rod's
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From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
That's
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From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
Wabigoon
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From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading It weighs a quarter of an ounce!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "That's just what it is!" declared Rod, his words now rising in the excitement which he was vainly striving to suppress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It isn't--gold," he said, his voice filled with questioning doubt.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE TREASURE IN THE POOL For a few moments after Rod's words and Mukoki's signal from the cedars Wabigoon sat as if stunned.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's hard, but see how your knife point has scratched it!
