used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
Emanuel
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From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
coins made of gold
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
Hamlin
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From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
a small worthless amount
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
Jenvie
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From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
not any; not one
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
seedy-looking
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From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
SELLINGnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading SELLING STOCK SHORT.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading SELLING STOCK SHORT.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was seedy-looking, and seemed a good deal run down both in purse and spirits.
StetsonnounUS /ˈstetsən/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading The same day Emanuel dropped into the house of Jenvie, Hamlin & Stetson.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading SELLING STOCK SHORT.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few days more Jack and Rose returned to England.
TransvaalnounUS /trænzˈvɑːl/
a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
WedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after their return, one of the morning papers had an announcement that the banking house of Campbell & Co. (Limited), No. ---- street, was promoting the "Wedge of Gold," a mining property in Southern Africa, near the border of the Transvaal, which was believed to be a most promising property.
