used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
bartendersnounUS /ˈbɑːrtendərz/
plural of “bartender” — an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
Dawson'snounUS /ˈdɔːsənz/
possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
fingeredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪŋɡərd/
having or resembling a finger or fingers; often used in combination
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
hilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The Golden North Saloon was a blaze of light.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
screechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
Sourdoughs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading Sound filled the air, the blare of the dance hall piano as two step and waltz crashed forth under the sure touch of the nimble fingered Horse Face Joe, and the screech and scrape and moan of the accompanying violin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE BIG CAMP It was Dawson’s first Christmas eve.
weighers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading For in the new order of winter mining, the sourdoughs were bent on crowding a whole winter’s hilarity into the space of a few days and nights.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Sourdoughs from the creeks crowding the bar kept weighers and bartenders working as they had never worked before.
