used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
aggrandisementnoun
the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I shall try to forget that I have ever, for an instant, beheld it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading I shall try to forget that I have ever, for an instant, beheld it."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
placed in a grave
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
delusiveadjective
inappropriate to reality or facts
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
divisible by two
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
at any time
From this reading I shall try to forget that I have ever, for an instant, beheld it."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
for a limitless time
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I shall try to forget that I have ever, for an instant, beheld it."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
the state of being honored
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I shall try to forget that I have ever, for an instant, beheld it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "I never indulged any hope in acquiring this treasure," replied the noble adventurer, in a melancholy tone, "beyond that of the freedom and aggrandisement of my country.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I shall try to forget that I have ever, for an instant, beheld it."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sad fate which threatens the man, to whom I looked for the realisation of my hopes, proves to me that in both cases I have entertained a delusive dream.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even should all the riches of the Golden Valley remain forever buried in these deserts, what would it avail me now?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I swear then, and you may rely upon my honour, that I shall never reveal its existence to a living soul.
