used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
a quantity of money
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
coins made of gold
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
a small worthless amount
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
go away from a place
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
not any; not one
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Perfectly tremendous!
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
on the contrary
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
cut with a saw
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
spoonfulnounUS /ˈspuːnfʊl/
as much as a spoon will hold
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “Percy,” he burst out, in a high state of excitement, “this is tremendous!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
(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 To Percy the amount of gold in the pan was no more than he had expected; but Jack, on the other hand, was well aware that a spoonful of gold to one small pan of “dirt” was something extraordinary.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading HIGH TIME TO LEAVE Glancing at his companion, Percy, rather to his alarm, saw that Jack’s face was quite pale, his eyes wide open and staring, and that, though the day was cool, the perspiration was running down his cheeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact was that Jack was taken with a brief but sharp attack of that curious disease known as “the gold fever.”
