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From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
in actual fact
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
in addition
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
Bellerin
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From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
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 With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
move gently or carefully
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
hole-in
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From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading Ash Meadows is a flat desert area in Nevada along the California border.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
sheriffsnounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
Teck
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From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
Teck's
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From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
unwaryadjectiveUS /ənˈweri/
not alert to danger or deception
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Teck’s nearest neighbor lived at Ash Meadows about 60 miles east of the valley.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
which person or people
From this reading It was also an ideal refuge for gentlemen who liked its distance from sheriffs and the ease with which approaching horsemen could be seen from nearby hills.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading While Bellerin’ Teck was selling half interests in the spectacular hills to the unwary, he actually walked over a treasure of more millions than his wildest dreams had conjured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With several water holes, subterranean streams, and abundant wild grass it was a resting place for early emigrants and a hole-in for prospectors.
