used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Some kind of a pee-rade, I’ll gamble!”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “What is it, boys?”
eat an early morning meal
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Some kind of a pee-rade, I’ll gamble!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
I'll
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From this reading “Some kind of a pee-rade, I’ll gamble!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it, boys?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it, boys?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Some kind of a pee-rade, I’ll gamble!”
immediately past
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
most important element
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
the force of workers available
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
NuggetnounUS /ˈnʌɡɪt/
a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
Others
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From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
pee-rade
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From this reading “Some kind of a pee-rade, I’ll gamble!”
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
QUITverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
slab-sided
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From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading READY TO QUIT Men crowded to the flaps of their tents, chewing in haste the last of their breakfast.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it, boys?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Others slammed open the doors of rude slab-sided shacks, some holding in their hands coffee pots which they had been about to set on the stove.
which person or people
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Many of the miners of Nugget Camp, who had already eaten their morning meal and were on the way to work their claims, stopped and stared at the cavalcade on its way down the one main street.
