used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
(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 All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We want to find out all we can about 'em."
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "We want to find out all we can about 'em."
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We want to find out all we can about 'em."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We want to find out all we can about 'em."
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
cut with a saw
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
they'll
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From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading They met many teams hauling ore from the mines to distant "stamps," and saw throngs of miners in their rough, but picturesque, garb, tramping along.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Dick and his chums saw many interesting sights on their drive to the mines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We want to find out all we can about 'em."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We want to find out all we can about 'em."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All about them were evidences of the hustling West, and the noise of the stamping mills, or machines, which crush up the rocks and ore to enable the precious metals to be extracted from them could be heard on every side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think they'll let us visit the mines?" asked Dick of the driver.
