aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
Agatha's
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From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
Drummond
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From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
DULLNESSnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
half-breeds
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From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
not any; not one
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
rock-borer
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From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
in the near future
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
stakingverbUS /ˈsteɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading His companions had agreed that he should have the next best location after Agatha's, and followed his advice about staking their claims.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
Thirlwell
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From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
THIRLWELL'S
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From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
the act of using
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
voyageurs
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From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, it was possible that the ore pinched out and the uncovered part was an unusually rich pocket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The half-breeds had, however, declined to exercise their rights; they were trappers and _voyageurs_, and stated that they had no use for mines.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THIRLWELL'S DULLNESS Soon after daybreak, Thirlwell, Drummond, and the rock-borer pushed their way through the woods behind the cliff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The vein dipped and in consequence the farther one went back from the creek, the greater would be the cost of reaching the ore.
