used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Teagler felt merely serene.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
coins made of gold
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
Grattan
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From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
how
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From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
Joe
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From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
and nothing more
From this reading Teagler felt merely serene.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
and nothing more
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
quartznounUS /kwɔːrts/
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Teagler felt merely serene.
shoulderingverbUS /ˈʃoʊldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
Teagler
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From this reading Teagler felt merely serene.
Teagler's
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From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
Tiptopnoun
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He had struck pay dirt in his claim high on the scarred side of Old Tiptop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading A rich vein of gold quartz had been uncovered, shouldering far back into the mountain, how far could only be guessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Another man would have been in ecstasy in contemplation of the fortune to be his.
a late time of life
From this reading By Will H. Grattan Author of “Down Devil’s Cliff” Joe Teagler’s dream of years was realized.
