used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Kie was beaming with self-satisfaction.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kie did not doubt for a moment that the treasure was there.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Kie did not doubt for a moment that the treasure was there.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kie did not doubt for a moment that the treasure was there.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
Kie
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From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
Kie's
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From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
engage in
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
the force of workers available
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
a particular point in time
From this reading Kie did not doubt for a moment that the treasure was there.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kie did not doubt for a moment that the treasure was there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He felt that he had put over a good deal and could afford to be genial.
ruffians
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From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Kie was beaming with self-satisfaction.
Sharpe
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From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Kie did not doubt for a moment that the treasure was there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
Tommy
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From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
TRADINGnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
WicksnounUS /wɪks/
plural of “wick” — any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
From this reading _INDIAN TRADING_ Much to the disgust of Tommy Sharpe, Kie Wicks was a guest at the Judge's table that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kie was beaming with self-satisfaction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Kie's plan was to let the ruffians hold the claim until he could make arrangements to put men to work and dig out the treasure in the tunnel.
