used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
uttered without voice
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
HemlocknounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
hogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
hunchesnounUS /ˈhʌntʃɪz/
plural of “hunch” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
keen-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
the force of workers available
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
pig-skin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
pithnounUS /pɪθ/
soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
puttees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
rebirthnounUS /riˈbɜːrθ/
after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
ruttedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌtɪd/
full of ruts
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
cut with a saw
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
Spurrier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
not in physical motion
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
teamingverbUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “team” — form a team
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over the ragged lands that lay on the "nigh side" of Hemlock Mountain breathed a spirit of excitement and mighty hope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading One heard the jargon of that single business and the new vocabulary of its devotees.
wallowedverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊd/
past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
well-driving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
Wild-catters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wild-catters" following surface indications or hunches were testing and well-driving.
a late time of life
From this reading It had been two years since John Spurrier had left the field he had planned to develop, and in those years had come the transition of rebirth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Along muddy streets the hogs still wallowed, but now they were deeply rutted by the teaming of ponderous oil gear, and one saw young men in pith helmets and pig-skin puttees; keen-faced engineers and oil prospectors drawn in by the challenge of wealth from the far trails of Mexico and the West.
