used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
in actual fact
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
in addition
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading HIRAM STRONG, JR., amazed me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
dickeringverbUS /ˈdɪkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “dicker” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
at any time
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
Gold-Beaternoun
an artisan who beats gold into gold leaf
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
Gold-Beater's
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From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
gold-getter
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From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
HIRAM
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From this reading HIRAM STRONG, JR., amazed me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading HIRAM STRONG, JR., amazed me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIRAM STRONG, JR., amazed me.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
and nothing more
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
outcroppingnoun
the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
salvagedverbUS /ˈsælvɪdʒd/
past form of “salvage” — save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
cut with a saw
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
transport commercially
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HIRAM STRONG, JR., amazed me.
a quantity of money
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely this was an outcropping of the Gold-Beater's blood.
at the time that
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He may not ever be a Gold-Beater as the term was applied to his male parent, but he was destined to be a gold-getter, for he displayed evidence of that trait when he stood there actually dickering with the captain for a sum beyond a month's wages as a fireman.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The seas breaking over the sunken bow of the vessel, and a cargo in the hold worth at least a million and a half, he had only the captain's word that the ship would not sink at any moment.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading However, he saw by my attitude that I also thought that the wreck could be salvaged.
