(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 All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jim asked in Spanish.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
discoverersnounUS /dɪˈskʌvərərz/
plural of “discoverer” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
the act of discovering something
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
else
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From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
galleonnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
coins made of gold
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
Jim
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From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
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 They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
many times at short intervals
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
and nothing more
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
senornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading “But why should you wish to kill us, senor?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “But why should you wish to kill us, senor?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
a person, without saying who
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Jim asked in Spanish.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All too often in the history of gold hunting and discovery had the discoverers paid for it with their lives, so that someone else could reap the reward.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But why should you wish to kill us, senor?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They tried to believe that he was only joking, but from the set on his face and the glint in his eyes they knew better.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “But why should you wish to kill us, senor?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “But why should you wish to kill us, senor?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jim and Terry looked helplessly at the Mexican overseer as he faced them with levelled rifle and the cool assurance that he would kill them to keep the treasure from the galleon for himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But why should you wish to kill us, senor?”
