used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
achievingverbUS /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
BoneyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
having bones especially many or prominent bones
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
EncampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
every person
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
ex-sheriff
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From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
a message received and understood
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
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 The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With Boney Earnest, however, the other friend mentioned in the letter, the case was different.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
RankinnounUS /ˈræŋkɪn/
leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
Rawlins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
repositorynounUS /riˈpɑːzətɔːri/
a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
RODERICK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
smeltingverbUS /ˈsmeltɪŋ/
-ing form of “smelt” — extract (metals) by heating
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
in the near future
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
caught or fixed
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
male cat
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The ex-sheriff proved to be a veritable repository of local information, and Roderick soon knew a little about everyone and everything in the district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He learned that Tom Sun, one of his father’s old associates, had from small beginnings come to be the largest sheep owner in the state; he was rich and prosperous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RODERICK spent a few days in Rawlins, improving his acquaintance with Jim Rankin and making a general survey of the situation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
a late time of life
From this reading Boney had stuck for years to prospecting and desultory mining without achieving any substantial success, but had eventually become a blast furnace man in the big smelting plant at Encampment.
