Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

(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 I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

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

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

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From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

being joined in close association

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

half the width of an em

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

coins made of gold

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

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

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

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

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

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

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

in like or similar manner

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

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

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

carry out

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

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

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

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

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

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

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

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

From this reading A very deep cañon lies between each of them, but a good mountain road was built around the head of each cañon, connecting the towns.

at the time that

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

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

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When the leader got tired out some one would take his place, for it was terrible hard work to wade through snow up to one's hips, and the progress very slow.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When the snow got to be three or four feet deep the roads must be broken out and communication opened, and the boys used to turn out _en masse_ and each one would take his turn in leading the army of road breakers.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Since writing the connected story which has thus far appeared, I turn back to give some incidents of life in the mines, and some description of those pioneer gold days.

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

From this reading I have spoken of Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat and Woolsey's Flat, all similarly situated on different points of the mountain, on the north side of the ridge between the South and Middle Yuba River, and all at about the same altitude.