used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
active-looking
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From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
Bridger
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From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
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 season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
equalled
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From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
set up or found
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
coins made of gold
From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
Hoskings
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From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
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 A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
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 was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
Pete
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From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
quartznounUS /kwɔːrts/
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
in the near future
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
carry out
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was a good deal of talk at Bridger about the expedition, and many offered to take service in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A FORTUNE On their return to Fort Bridger Harry and his companions pounded up the quartz that had been left there, and found that its average equalled that of the piece they had tried at the mine.
waggons
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From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gold was packed in a box and sent to Pete Hoskings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A letter came back in return from him, saying that five of his friends had put in five thousand dollars each, and that he should start with the stores and machinery as soon as the track was clear of snow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The season was an early one, and in the middle of April he arrived with four large waggons and twenty active-looking young emigrants, and four miners, all of whom were known to Harry.
