used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
dearly loved
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
at any time
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
promote over another
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
Lawson
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From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
LEN
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From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
roused to anger
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
engage in
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
the force of workers available
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
moveless
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From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
not any; not one
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
opalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
precisely, exactly
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
sail-boat
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From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
get by special effort
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Len Lawson had suddenly become a rich man.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
twenty-foot
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From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
belonging to which person
From this reading By that strange chance which seems to favor some men, and by his own prompt action in seizing the opportunity, the boatman, whose whole wealth consisted previously of a twenty-foot keel sail-boat, had now become the owner of an opal mine.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _LEN._ "Dear Love, I am grown mad with gazing long Into thy eyes, moveless, and ever sweet; Upon thy lips that never smile and greet; That rule my soul and make my passion strong."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With the ready money with which Winslow had paid him off he was able to secure the right to work the mine and make the foundation of his fortune.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The stone proved to be exceptionally good, and though in a small vein it was easily worked and needed no expensive machinery to remove it.
