used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
Agatha
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From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
one or the other of two
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
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 A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
come together
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
refineverbUS /rəˈfaɪn/
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
have in common
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
in the near future
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
a special situation
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As they walked down the hill and by the Cathedral, Agatha felt excited.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had soon discovered that it was one thing to find a silver vein and another to raise the capital one required to open up the mine and refine the ore.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cost of these operations, as calculated by Scott, seemed enormous, and people rich enough to help either wanted the largest share of the profit or were frankly skeptical.
at the time that
From this reading When he stated the time of his return, George sent for Agatha and in the evening they went to meet him at the Grand Trunk Station.
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 A CHANGE OF LUCK Scott met George at Montreal, and after spending some days there left for New York.
