used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I think it's almost pure," said Earl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SLUICE BOXES AND PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
BOXESnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading SLUICE BOXES AND PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "I think it's almost pure," said Earl.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It's heavy enough."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SLUICE BOXES AND PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
coins made of gold
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "It's heavy enough."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it's almost pure," said Earl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
it's
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From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
nuggetnounUS /ˈnʌɡɪt/
a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading SLUICE BOXES AND PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think it's almost pure," said Earl.
only a very short time before
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
SLUICEverbUS /sluːs/
pour as if from a sluice
From this reading SLUICE BOXES AND PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER.
express a supposition
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it's almost pure," said Earl.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading SLUICE BOXES AND PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
but in spite of that
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose it's pure gold?" asked Randy, as he took it from his brother.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A nugget worth three thousand dollars was, by far, the largest find yet made in that district, and the three young miners could scarcely believe it true, as they surveyed the lump in Earl's hands.
