used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
chaffing
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From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Our spirits were high, and we laughed and joked and sang extravagantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
friskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Our spirits were high, and we laughed and joked and sang extravagantly.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading Our spirits were high, and we laughed and joked and sang extravagantly.
journeyings
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From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
immediately past
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Our spirits were high, and we laughed and joked and sang extravagantly.
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 Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
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 At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
pack-horses
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From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Our spirits were high, and we laughed and joked and sang extravagantly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Our spirits were high, and we laughed and joked and sang extravagantly.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
wayfarers
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From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE GOLD TRAIL We loaded our pack-horses, and set off next morning early on the trail up the American River.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last, it seemed to us, we were really under way; as though our long journeyings and many experiences had been but a preparation for this start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such early wayfarers as we met, we hailed with shouts and chaffing; nor were we in the least abashed by an occasional surly response, or the not infrequent attempts to discourage our hopes.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
YanknounUS /jæŋk/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Even Yank woke up and acted like a frisky colt.
