used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bar was as yet deserted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The bar was as yet deserted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The bar was as yet deserted.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
digsnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
and nothing more
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
labourernoun
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
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 THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
not any; not one
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
pickaxenoun
a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
picketedverbUS /ˈpɪkətɪd/
past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
sewernounUS /ˈsuːər/
a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
move hurridly
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
sun-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
unwashedadjectiveUS /ənˈwɑːʃt/
of or associated with the great masses of people
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bar was as yet deserted.
washbowls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FIRST GOLD We arose before daylight, picketed our horses, left our dishes unwashed, and hurried down to the diggings just at sun-up carrying our gold pans or "washbowls," and our extra tools.
at the time that
From this reading It was hard work, and there is no denying it, just the sort of plain hard work the day labourer does when he digs sewer trenches in the city streets.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I must confess that our speed slowed down considerably after the first wild burst, but we kept at it steadily.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We set to work with a will, taking turns with the pickaxe and the two shovels.
but in spite of that
From this reading The bar was as yet deserted.
