Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

anew

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

(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 day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

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

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

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From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

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From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

set up or found

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

coins made of gold

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

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

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

a point or extent in space

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

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 All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

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

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

on the contrary

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

move hurridly

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

put a saddle on

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

get by special effort

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

the season of growth

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

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

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

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

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "They need it so much more than we do," Betty said anxiously.

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

From this reading All day long the girls were in the saddle, hovering about the new gold diggings, fascinated at the way new mines seemed to spring up over night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If Dan Higgins and Meggy have drawn another blank I don't know what they will do."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE VIOLINIST AGAIN As Allen had predicted, there was a general rush on the part of the miners to establish claims on the property adjoining the ranch, and the girls congratulated themselves over and over again that they had reached Dan Higgins with the glad tidings in time for him to secure the best location.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Next to those on their own property, they were most interested in Dan Higgins' mine and in their hearts they would really rather have had him find gold than to find it themselves.