used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
anew
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
in addition
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
lacking funds
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
take in liquids
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
coins made of gold
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
Goldfield's
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From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
hangovernounUS /ˈhæŋoʊvər/
disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
Hellgate
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From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
not any; not one
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slim, I may add here, already had a niche in Goldfield’s hall of fame.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
go across or through
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
safety'snounUS /ˈseɪftiz/
possessive form of “safety” — the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
except for; apart from
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
cut with a saw
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Hellgate Pass I met Slim again, resting on the roadside, his burro browsing nearby.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
unlockverbUS /ənˈlɑːk/
open the lock of
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
which person or people
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He also noticed that in order to save the time it required to unlock the door of the cage, the cashier would dump the gold and silver coins on the shelf at his wicker window, then for safety’s sake, shove it off to fall on the floor inside.
winningsnounUS /ˈwɪnɪŋz/
something won (especially money)
From this reading Though it was a holiday and the place crowded, he saw no familiar face, but while waiting he noticed the cashier was busy collecting the winnings from the tables.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had walked into a gambling house one day broke, thirsty, nursing a hangover, and hoping to find a friend who would buy him a drink.
