used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
(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 Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
put or send forth
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
take in liquids
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
brought together in one place
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
grinsnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
HopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
not in action or at work
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
go across or through
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
having a supporting base
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
moving very fast
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR FRIENDS GO TO THE MOUTH OF THE PASS AND READ THE SIGN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
under normal conditions
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Our hero cast a swift glance around the room and saw Hop standing almost in the centre of the room, the miners gathered around him, and their faces wearing grins.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
at the time that
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
which person or people
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When Wild and his partners entered the barroom of the shanty saloon they saw that quite a crowd had gathered there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were but two or three of the thirty miners who did not drink and gamble, and they usually spent their idle time with the storekeeper, smoking and talking until it was time to retire for the night.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Nearly all the miners working the claims that had been staked out in the camp made the saloon their headquarters evenings.
