used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About forty miles," replied Bill.
in the past
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
for the reason that
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "About forty miles," replied Bill.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
at any time
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading "About forty miles," replied Bill.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
How
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From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
and nothing more
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
Larry
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From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
LodenounUS /loʊd/
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "About forty miles," replied Bill.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "About forty miles," replied Bill.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
put a saddle on
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
male cat
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading IN THE SADDLE "How far away are those mountains?" asked Tom, gazing in their direction as they walked to the corral the next day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just where it is, though, no one has ever been able to discover."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
Wouldn't
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From this reading "Wouldn't it be great if we could find it?" exclaimed Larry eagerly.
a late time of life
From this reading "They are called the 'Lost Lode' hills, because there is said to be a rich silver mine in them somewhere that the Spaniards worked hundreds of years ago.
