used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
any thing at all
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
COMRADESnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
the act of discovering something
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
coins made of gold
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
a message received and understood
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
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 There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
not any; not one
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
old-timersnounUS /ˌoʊldˈtaɪmərz/
plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
established beyond doubt
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
ScupperverbUS /ˈskʌpər/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
stampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These drifted forth in little groups by the way of the river and mountain passes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
in or at the place that
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There had been so many such reports in the past which proved but flurries, that many of the old-timers became sceptical, and waited for further developments.
which person or people
From this reading There were some, however, who were always on the lookout for anything new, and the hope of making a strike induced them to hasten away at the least information of any discovery.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading COMRADES OF THE TRAIL There was no wild stampede to the Big Draw mining camp on Scupper Creek, where gold had been discovered.
a late time of life
From this reading Among such there were always newcomers, men from the outside, as well as miners who had left the country years before.
