used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
(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 _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
DevelopverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
command with authority
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
apart from; not including
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
FinancenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
GOSSIPSnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
IncludesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
KEENLYadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
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 Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
information about recent and important events
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
NotedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
Ralston
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From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
Rubery
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From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
express in words
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
SlackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
in the near future
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
UNTILprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
precisely as stated
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where so many are cognizant of a secret, it very soon becomes public property, and in a brief space of time all New York and, for the matter of that, all the civilized world, knew that vast diamond fields had been discovered on the North American continent, had been inspected by a mining engineer of great reputation and pronounced genuine.
which person or people
From this reading Likewise, of course, we advised our New York friends who had been previously in our confidence, that our best expectations were exceeded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Of course, Mr. Ralston was advised by wire of the substantial results of our examination.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PUBLIC SOON HEARS OF WONDERFUL FIND AND GOSSIPS CARRY NEWS UNTIL WHOLE WORLD IS KEENLY INTERESTED.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _Company to Develop Diamond Fields Includes Great Lords of Finance and One Noted Union General._ We returned direct to New York; that is to say, all of the original party except Rubery and Slack.
