used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
discoverersnounUS /dɪˈskʌvərərz/
plural of “discoverer” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
one or the other of two
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
accept an excuse for
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
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 The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
get rid of
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
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 It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One excuse for them was this—the camp was a new one, far out of civilization.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Heavy mists hung over the gulch and settled upon the mountain stream that ran between high banks at its bottom, and upon the miners’ huts that dotted either side.
precisely as stated
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the close of a dark November day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
in or at the place that
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been called into existence by the hue and cry of a new and grand discovery of ore in a mine which the discoverers christened the Silver Moon.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The men had returned from their work and many of them were seeking rest and refreshment in the shed dignified with the name of saloon, where they paid very high prices for very bad whisky, and won or lost money with very grimy cards.
