used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
set up or found
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
GABE
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
Gabe's
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From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
coins made of gold
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
not any; not one
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
others
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From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The old miner had ridden a few miles, and was convinced that no gold could be found in that direction.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
the act of searching for something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
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 Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading For a steed accustomed to scrambling over loose rocks, up steep slopes and down others still steeper, would have kept its footing, and not stumbled, as did Gabe's animal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Now if Gabe had had a horse that was used to mountain climbing several things in this story would not have happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO GABE When Gabe Harrison started up the mountain, with the intention of prospecting around a bit, seeking for indications of gold, he fully expected to be back within two hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was his idea that he might see signs of a lead which would be better than the one he and the boys were on.
