used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
in addition
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
DIGGINGSnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading LAW IN THE GOLD DIGGINGS.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
in or to another place
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
the act of departing
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
coins made of gold
From this reading LAW IN THE GOLD DIGGINGS.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAW IN THE GOLD DIGGINGS.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
Kurilla
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From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading LAW IN THE GOLD DIGGINGS.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
Platt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
on the contrary
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
RileynounUS /ˈraɪli/
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAW IN THE GOLD DIGGINGS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
at the time that
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latest comer to Camp Forty Mile was not particularly anxious to attend the public meeting to which he was invited by Mr. Platt Riley.
which person or people
From this reading Still he thought it better to do so rather than run the risk of offending his host, who was evidently a man of influence in the diggings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kurilla, who was with them under instructions not to lose sight of them, grinned when he heard this, for he had picked up an inkling of what was going on, and felt pretty certain that the order need not be obeyed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His overnight reflections having convinced him that this camp was not such a place as he had expected, and also that he might find greater safety elsewhere, his first act in the morning was to order his Indian drivers to harness the dogs, and be prepared for a start within an hour.
