Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

in actual fact

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

(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 One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

serving as an essential component

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

remove the dust from

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

at any time

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

apart from; not including

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

the act of departing

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

and nothing more

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

immediately past

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

for more time

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

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 “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

on one occasion

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

on the contrary

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

express in words

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

pour as if from a sluice

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

male cat

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

at the time that

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

in or at the place that

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

during the time that

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

which person or people

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, them confounded ranchers,” he continued, “are jest fencin’ in the whole country, and settin’ out their grape-vines and orchards right where we used to jest roll out ther dust.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Why, if them chaps keep on a spell longer, nobody will know that there has ever been any minin’ done there at all.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading One of the company remarked, with rather a sad expression of countenance, that the last time he went through the mining region in the central counties, where he mined in earlier days, it actually gave him the blues to see those small villages and mining camps now all going to ruins and not a single sluice or tom at work for miles around, except once in a while by a Chinaman.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading YANK VISITS THE OLD MINING CAMP--YANK SEATED ON THE BOULDER--THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD--THE BEAN-POT COMET--HOW JULIUS SAILED UP THE RIVER--JEFF’S PLUM-DUFF--THE STONE STATUE--THE OLD MINER WHO WAS ROBBED ON BOARD THE STEAMER--THE CŒUR D’ALENE MINES--COASTING.

a late time of life

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh, say, Jim, when were you up in Eldorado County last!” asked Yank, an old-timer, of an old pardner whom he had just met for the first time in many years.