used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
start firing a weapon
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
set up or found
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SNOWED IN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
not any; not one
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
Portney
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From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
possessing material wealth
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
sluiceverbUS /sluːs/
pour as if from a sluice
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
SNOWEDverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading SNOWED IN.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
the season of growth
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
required or under orders
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To thaw the ground a fire was built up against the bank every night and allowed to burn until morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
precisely as stated
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although everything in the gulch was frozen up, it must not be supposed that mining there came to an end.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At one end of the claims there was a bank which had been examined by Foster Portney and found to contain very rich pay dirt, and this bank was now attacked by all hands and the dirt brought out to the nearest sluice box.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it was true no more washing could be done that season, there was dirt, gravel, and sand to be heaped in convenient spots, ready for the first run of water in the spring.
