used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The population of Gophertown was of an itinerant order.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading Others, more aspiring, "roost" in the hills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
bridle-trail
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From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
derelictsnounUS /ˈderəlɪkts/
plural of “derelict” — a person without a home, job, or property
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
being one more than ten
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
coins made of gold
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
GOPHERTOWN
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From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Others, more aspiring, "roost" in the hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Others, more aspiring, "roost" in the hills.
itinerantnounUS /aɪˈtɪnərənt/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The population of Gophertown was of an itinerant order.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Others, more aspiring, "roost" in the hills.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
nestleverbUS /ˈnesəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The population of Gophertown was of an itinerant order.
Others
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From this reading Others, more aspiring, "roost" in the hills.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population of Gophertown was of an itinerant order.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
roostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading Others, more aspiring, "roost" in the hills.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
squatted
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From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading GOPHERTOWN Some towns "nestle" on the plain.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gophertown squatted on the desert at the very edge of a range of barren foothills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
at the time that
From this reading Its principal street was not much more than a bridle-trail that led past eleven ramshackle cabins, derelicts of the old mining days when Gophertown knew gold.
