used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
at or in the front
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
carry-all
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From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
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extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
your parents
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
the act of departing
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
gold-fever
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From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
Jus
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From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
LUMBERnounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses.
