Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

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

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

plural of “delusion” — (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

at any time

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

for a limitless time

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

set up or found

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

coins made of gold

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

someone who hunts game

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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 There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

not any; not one

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

keep busy with

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

Identical; not different.

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

in the near future

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

carry out

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

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

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading How different it was from this they soon found to their sorrow.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

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

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

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

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

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

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

during the time that

From this reading AMID FROST AND ICE The railroad journey to San Francisco did not occupy a great while, and that same day Fred and his friends went aboard the _Sea Lion_ as she lay at her dock, waiting the stowing of the cargo before putting off for the frozen north.

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Baxter was an old hand at the game, and, though he had been in Alaska but once before, he knew that any gold that was to be obtained by miners would be found only after hard work and much suffering.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There was a big crowd aboard, for the stories of gold being found in that wonderful northern land were wilder than ever, and many thought they had but to take a trip there, walk along the coast, stuff their pockets with yellow nuggets and return wealthy forever.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But our young treasure hunter and his friends had no such delusions.