used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They arrived at a small settlement that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They arrived at a small settlement that night.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
BloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
coins made of gold
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
provided with artificial light
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
a large number or amount
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They arrived at a small settlement that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
on the contrary
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading They arrived at a small settlement that night.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
shooting-up
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From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They arrived at a small settlement that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
storekeepersnounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpərz/
plural of “storekeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They arrived at a small settlement that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It rejoiced in the rather thrilling name of Bloody Canyon, but as one of the storekeepers there remarked, it was not half as bloody as it had been.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lots of 'em was killed, and the rest lit out for new strikes, so we old settlers has it sort of peaceful now."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
used to ask for information about something
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ON A NEW TRAIL Had the boys not been told by their companions, during their journey, of what they might expect in a new gold field, they would have been much surprised by the scenes which met their eyes on every side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For you see, strangers," he said, pushing his big, broad-brimmed hat as far back on his head as it would go, "there was a powerful lot of shooting-up around these diggings for the past few weeks.
