used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCENE AT OMAHA.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SCENE AT OMAHA.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
exultverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌlt/
feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
go away from a place
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
OMAHAnounUS /ˈoʊməhɑː/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading A SCENE AT OMAHA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A SCENE AT OMAHA.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
