used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading With one of these in either hand he now approached Thure and Bud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
one or the other of two
From this reading With one of these in either hand he now approached Thure and Bud.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
coins made of gold
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With one of these in either hand he now approached Thure and Bud.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
Hangtown
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From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
I'll
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From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
irresolutelyadverb
lacking determination or decisiveness
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
the force of workers available
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
a particular point in time
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
nuggetsnounUS /ˈnʌɡəts/
plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
on one occasion
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
ROBBEDverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
express in words
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With one of these in either hand he now approached Thure and Bud.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
push forcefully
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
Thure
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From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Marshall now stood for a moment, irresolutely, his eyes fixed on Thure and Bud; and then, suddenly, he thrust one of his hands deep into his trousers pocket and drew out a little roll of buckskin, carefully folded and tied.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
unrolledverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊld/
past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading This little packet he at once untied and unrolled and brought to light two small gold nuggets.
under normal conditions
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
at the time that
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one of these in either hand he now approached Thure and Bud.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ROBBED "Now I'll say good-by to you men," Marshall said, when they reached the outskirts of Hangtown.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am real sorry that your venture turned out the way that it did; but a man has got to expect any sort of luck in the diggings, and usually it is the worst sort that he gets dealt out to him, at least that has been my experience," and he smiled bitterly.
