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From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
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From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
in the past
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
BOOZERnounUS /ˈbuːzər/
a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
BUCKEYEnounUS /ˈbʌkaɪ/
the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was a man overflowing with humor, of rare intelligence and generous to a fault.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
set up or found
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He was a man overflowing with humor, of rare intelligence and generous to a fault.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He was a man overflowing with humor, of rare intelligence and generous to a fault.
HYDRAULICadjectiveUS /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil)
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was a man overflowing with humor, of rare intelligence and generous to a fault.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
Kanaka
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From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man overflowing with humor, of rare intelligence and generous to a fault.
come together
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
MIKE'SnounUS /maɪks/
possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
MINERnounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
miner'snounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
old-timernounUS /ˌoʊldˈtaɪmər/
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
OLD-TIMERSnounUS /ˌoʊldˈtaɪmərz/
plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading He was a man overflowing with humor, of rare intelligence and generous to a fault.
pard
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From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
go across or through
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
SKUNKED
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From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
TUNNELverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
at the time that
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was upon a certain occasion, but a short time ago, when, having to pass through an old mining locality, that I met by chance at a miner’s cabin in the now dreary and almost deserted mining camp a company of old miners, and among them found five old-timers whom I had known nearly forty years before in the mining regions, where they were engaged in mining.
which person or people
From this reading MEETING OF THE OLD-TIMERS--THE BUCKEYE TUNNEL--THE BEST AS IT IS--BOOZER WHO GOT SKUNKED--THE HYDRAULIC MINER--MIKE’S EXPLANATION.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For instance, here was old Mike, a rare specimen from the “old sod,” who was one of our company when at work at Kanaka bar upon the South fork of the American River, in the winter of ’50-’51.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading To an old-timer who is socially inclined, and I believe this is a trait of character peculiar to the most of them, there is nothing, at least of a social nature, that can be more agreeable or pleasing to him than to meet with the old-timers with whom he was acquainted, or with an old pard with whom he lived and worked nearly forty years ago.
