used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
arroyonounUS /ərˈɔɪoʊ/
a stream or brook
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
excavatingverbUS /ˈekskəveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “excavate” — recover through digging
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
fair-sized
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From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
an opening into or through something
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
how
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From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
Jimsy
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From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST!
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
on one occasion
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is hard to convey how much this bit of news raised their spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Good news awaited them on their return to the camp in the arroyo.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
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 They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
water-pocket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had at once set to work excavating a fair-sized hole in the floor of the mine tunnel, and by the way in which the water gushed in it appeared as if there was a plentiful supply to draw upon.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Mr. Bell and Jimsy, while working in a desultory fashion on the vein while awaiting their return, had struck what is known in desert parlance as a water-pocket.
