Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

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

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

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

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

in a corrupt and deceitful manner

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

divisible by two

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading With a thousand dollars he would feel justified in going.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

the act of departing

From this reading With a thousand dollars he would feel justified in going.

coins made of gold

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

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

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

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From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading With a thousand dollars he would feel justified in going.

without law or control

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

come into possession of

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

on one occasion

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

communicate vividly

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

appear again

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

possessing material wealth

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

have in common

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

not in physical motion

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

a quantity of money

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He had led a lawless life, and more than once been engaged in dishonest transactions, but never in one of such magnitude as the present.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

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

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

precisely as stated

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

the activity of making visits

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

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

From this reading Ralph Temple was still at his cottage, or, more properly, hut, waiting impatiently for Vernon to reappear, that he might obtain his share of the contents of the tin box.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

belonging to which person

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.

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

From this reading He calculated that, even if they surrendered the box in consideration of a reward, he would not receive less than a thousand dollars, and he was planning how he would dispose of this sum.

a late time of life

From this reading This was the project which he fixed upon: For years he had been desirous of visiting California, in the hope that chances of getting rich, honestly or dishonestly, might be met with in a State whose very name was suggestive of gold.