Chapter XX

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

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

on foot; walking

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

(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 When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

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

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

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

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

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

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

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

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

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

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

coins made of gold

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

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

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

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

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

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

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

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

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

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

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

the force of workers available

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

a brief written record

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

on one occasion

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

arrange in a container

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

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

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

possessing material wealth

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

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

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

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

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

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

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

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

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

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

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

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

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

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

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It looked quite like business, too--a long file composed of men riding horses or mules, and of men driving pack animals, and of other men afoot and carrying their packs, pressing south, out of the gulch, evidently following the lead of the Tarryall man.

precisely as stated

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

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

From this reading TO THE POUND-A-DAY There was very little time to be lost.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Once we locate our pound of gold a day, these other diggin's can go hang, can't they?" puffed George, as they hurried.

at the time that

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

which person or people

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When in the morning they had eaten breakfast and had packed Jenny (who did not seem to object to a change from doing nothing all day) with a buffalo robe and a blanket and the picks and spades and cooking stuff and some provisions, and had placed a note for Harry--"Gone to get rich.

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From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Will see you later"--and sallied down the gulch, Terry with his shot-gun on his shoulder and George with his wooden-hammer revolver at his belt, and each with a gold-pan slung on his back, the procession for the new diggin's already had started.