used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
(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 There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He traveled alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
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 The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
Breyfogle
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From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
set up or found
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
coins made of gold
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He traveled alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Lost Mines.
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 are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Lost Mines.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
Others
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From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
Pioche
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From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
in or at or to some place
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading He traveled alone.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The Breyfogle and Others The most famous lost mine in the Death Valley area is the Lost Breyfogle.
versionsnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are many versions of the legend, but all agree that somewhere in the bowels of those rugged mountains is a colossal mass of gold, which Jacob Breyfogle found and lost.
which person or people
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jacob Breyfogle was a prospector who roamed the country around Pioche and Austin, Nevada, with infrequent excursions into the Death valley area.
