Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Nearly a year passed.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

(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 If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Miners are superstitious folk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

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From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

a small inlet

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

ludicrously odd

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Miners are superstitious folk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

coins made of gold

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

ten 10s

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

something that is lost

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Miners are superstitious folk.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly a year passed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly a year passed.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Miners are superstitious folk.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

people who have not confessed

From this reading Even the indisputable four hundred pounds of gold could not quite avert an unconfessed suspicion of the uncanny.

precisely as stated

From this reading If it had not been for the very tangible loss of a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the little community at Bright's Cove might almost have come to doubt the evidence of their senses and the accuracy of their memories, so fantastic on sober reflection did all the circumstances become.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Old Man Bright remembered the parting and involved curses of his squaw before she went back to her acorns and pine nuts.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Nearly a year passed.