used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHIPPING A QUARTZ MILL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
eagerly desirous
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
the organ of sight
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
five-stamp
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From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
forty-horse
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From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
forty-stamp
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From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
coins made of gold
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading SHIPPING A QUARTZ MILL.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
mortarsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtərz/
plural of “mortar” — a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
and nothing more
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
QUARTZnounUS /kwɔːrts/
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
From this reading SHIPPING A QUARTZ MILL.
on the contrary
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
rock-breakers
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From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
Sedgwick
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From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
SHIPPINGnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading SHIPPING A QUARTZ MILL.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
carry out
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
thirty-horse-power
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From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next morning Sedgwick ordered a forty-stamp gold quartz mill complete, with two rock-breakers, the batteries to be of five-stamp each and low mortars, with a single pan for cleaning up--a free gold quartz mill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That evening Major H. met Sedgwick in the office, and, with a twinkle of the eye, asked him if he was really anxious to take cheaper apartments.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Instead of one heavy engine, he ordered two, each of forty-horse power to work on the same shaft, to be supplied by six thirty-horse-power boilers to be set in two batteries.
worthwhileadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrˈθwaɪl/
sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man smiled and said he rather thought, as he would probably only remain two or three months, it would not be worthwhile to change.
