used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
any thing at all
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
hearted
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From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
how
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From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
not any; not one
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
the middle of the day
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
move upward
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
cut with a saw
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
move stealthily
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
a just detectable amount
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading It was hardly light, however, on the succeeding morning, when three of the miners accompanied Maurice Dawson in his search for the abandoned wagon and team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Several times they were compelled to rest, and Dawson himself suggested that the search be given up until a change in the weather; but the kind hearted men saw how deeply he grieved, and their sympathy kept them toiling until about noon when success came.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
at the time that
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
wind-driven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was not a trace of anything resembling a trail, the footprints of the man having been obliterated by the wind-driven snow, and the skill of the party was taxed to the utmost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SLIP OR TWO The blizzard gradually subsided toward morning, but when the fall of snow ceased, it lay to the depth of several feet on the level, while the gorges were choked with vast drifts.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading The cold was below zero and no work could be done in the diggings until a rise in temperature came.
