used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
for the reason that
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
gotten under control
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
not accessible to view
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
and nothing more
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
arrange in a container
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
pinchingverbUS /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
prophesyverb
predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
express in words
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Always there was the suggestion of pinching poverty, carelessness and neglect.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
unrewardedadjective
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading One need not say that such as these have few valuable treasures to pack in a trunk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As trunk after trunk was opened, their search for hidden treasure continued to be unrewarded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These trunks were lost to their owners because they had not the ready money to pay the charges.
Weston's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weston’s prophesy that the trunks contained “only junk” proved to be true.
