used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
(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 That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
any person at all
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
any thing at all
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
give expression to
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
set up or found
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
coins made of gold
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
go away from a place
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
engage in
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
not any; not one
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
on one occasion
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
a special situation
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
unpackverbUS /ənˈpæk/
remove from its packing
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, the first thing they did, after finishing their hearty breakfast of fresh beef, was to "unpack themselves."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
at the time that
From this reading Then it seemed as if they all spoke together when they tried to express their regret at having been compelled to leave any of their treasure behind.
in or at the place that
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
which person or people
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Not one of the persons who had "wondered what had become of those miners" had so much as guessed at the exact truth, although Murray had come nearer to it than anybody else.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Every man wanted to know if he had lost anything on the way, and to make as good a guess as he could how much his load was worth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That sunrise found them, as they thought, once for all safe within the boundary of the "foreign country," where no one would ask them any ugly questions about the stolen gold they had brought there.
