Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

(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 All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

a partially opened flower

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

plural of “drone” — stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

every person

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

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

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

for this reason

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

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

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

and nothing more

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

above and across; more than

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

select carefully from a group

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

on the contrary

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

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

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

cut with a saw

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

deeply or completely

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

the season of growth

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Only the drones--the gamblers, the saloon-keepers, and their foolish patrons--burned the midnight oil, or, rather in this case, the midnight candle, for there was little oil to burn in these camps.

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From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

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

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

work hard

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

of the highest quality

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

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

From this reading UNEXPECTED COMPANY The next morning everybody at the Headquarters of the Never-Give-Up California Mining Company was up an hour before the sun flashed its golden light over the tops of the eastern mountains and down on the log cabins and tents of Hangtown.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, this is great!" declared Bud, as he dashed the cool, refreshing water over his face.

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

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

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

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Hence it was that when Thure and Bud hurried out of the house to wash their hands and faces in a near-by spring, they saw that they were far from being the only early risers, that the smoke was rising from the chimneys of nearly every log cabin in sight and that in front of nearly every tent glowed a camp-fire, around which the cooks already could be seen preparing breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

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

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading All the workers in the mining-camps went to bed early, tired out with their hard day's work with pick and shovel, slept soundly, and arose early the next morning to begin another day of toil.