Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GOOD LUCK AND BAD.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading GOOD LUCK AND BAD.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

of something that is somewhat black

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

with brightness

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

having made preparations

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

being one more than seven

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

opinion or judgment

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

promote the growth of

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

coins made of gold

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading GOOD LUCK AND BAD.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

immediately past

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

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 "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading GOOD LUCK AND BAD.

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 As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

make a sweeping movement

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

except for; apart from

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading For gold there was, true enough, shining brightly before their eyes--and there was more than this, too, for some of it was of a blackish color.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

up to a particular time

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading "Half an ounce at least," was the verdict arrived at by both the captain and Mr. Portney; "and that's eight dollars."

precisely as stated

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading As the captain wanted to save every grain of gold in the pan, he washed very carefully, and it was fully five minutes before the last of the sand and dirt was disposed of and they could come to a calculation as to the value of the yellow metal left.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading The others could not believe in the value of this until Foster Portney assured them that he had frequently heard of black gold being turned up in the Yukon district.