used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Here again, Arnold absolutely rebelled.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
anew
From this reading Here again, Arnold absolutely rebelled.
(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 He had kept all his engagements, he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Here again, Arnold absolutely rebelled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
the specified day of the month
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
the act of departing
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
DIAMONDSnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
DISCOVERERSnounUS /dɪˈskʌvərərz/
plural of “discoverer” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had kept all his engagements, he said.
EnthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
ExpertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
GemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
GrowsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here again, Arnold absolutely rebelled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had kept all his engagements, he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
INVESTORSnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestərz/
plural of “investor” — someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had kept all his engagements, he said.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
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 _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
come together
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
OmahanounUS /ˈoʊməhɑː/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
select carefully from a group
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
ProfitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Here again, Arnold absolutely rebelled.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had kept all his engagements, he said.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
create by training and teaching
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading _Pick Turns Up Many Fine Gems, and Expert Grows Enthusiastic as He Figures Out the Profits._ Our friends in San Francisco had, of course, been advised by wire of our transactions and movements, including the date of our departure.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading DISCOVERERS OF FIELD OF DIAMONDS FINALLY LEAD THE PARTY OF INVESTORS TO THE SCENE OF WONDERFUL FIND.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We had not journeyed far before we received on the train a telegram that George D. Roberts and a considerable party were on the way to join us to visit the diamond fields and would meet us, if I recollect aright, at Omaha.
