used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE DEED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
baseradjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsər/
comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
clamnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A TERRIBLE DEED.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
at any time
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
half-stunned
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From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
HermannnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
impoverishedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/
Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
Jessie
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From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
roused to anger
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
not any; not one
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
radiumnounUS /ˈreɪdiəm/
an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
unusual or striking
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
Stirling
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From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE DEED.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
transmutationnoun
an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The greatest aim he had in life was to prosecute to a successful issue the two hobbies that had been the ruling passion of his life, to invent a magic elixir of life, and to create fabulous riches to sustain a life so lengthened in luxury.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man had no more heart or conscience than a clam, and his interest in chemistry was greater than his love for humanity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
in or at the place that
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
wherewith
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From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was mad for gold wherewith to purchase the smallest specimen of a newly discovered mineral called radium, to which was ascribed the most remarkable properties ever heard of, but the price of this treasure was fabulous to a man in his situation, impoverished by a lifetime spent in this costly and vain pursuit of the unattainable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Wizard Hermann turned about, half-stunned from his interview with Jessie Stirling, and went back to his laboratory, where he had been reading a new treatise on one of his favorite hobbies--the transmutation of the baser metals into gold.
