used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
ALASKAnounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
Bromley
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From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
Chugach
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From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
CoppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
Hollis
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From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
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 Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
occurring by chance
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
Morganstein
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From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
not any; not one
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
express in words
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
TISDALE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading He had traveled that route with a partner at the end of a season in the Copper River plateau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading TISDALE OF ALASKA--AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
at the time that
From this reading Then came a day when Lucky Banks, recalled to tell what he knew about the Chugach trail, made some astonishing statements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
which person or people
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident, after his interview with Hollis Tisdale, that Mr. Bromley was in no hurry to precipitate the side issue for which he had prepared.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
but in spite of that
From this reading Every one who had taken coal land in the Morganstein group had been on the witness stand, and many more who had not filed claims had given testimony, yet the prosecution held him in reserve.
