Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

(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 Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least it was interesting.

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

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

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From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

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

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

an informal expression for a mildly depressed state

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

set up or found

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

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From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

originating where it is found

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading At least it was interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

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 Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

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 Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

and nothing more

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Judged by her Bret Harte, the place ought to be picturesque.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

in a careless or reckless manner

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading A BLIZZARD Moya found in Goldbanks much to interest her.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was, but Moya was given little chance to find out.

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

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

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

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its helter-skelter streets following the line of least resistance, its slapdash buildings, the scarred hillsides dotted with red shaft-houses beneath which straggled slate-colored dumps like long beards, were all indigenous to a life the manner of which she could only guess.