Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

plural of “berth” — a job in an organization

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO TO SACRAMENTO.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

go away from a place

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

the common people generally

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

possessive form of “pullman” — luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

one of four equal parts

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

move upward

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO TO SACRAMENTO.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO TO SACRAMENTO.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

the state of being asleep

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO TO SACRAMENTO.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

in the direction of

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.

morally offensive

From this reading LANDING AT SAN FRANCISCO--THE GOLDEN CITY--THE STREETS--THE BUSINESS QUARTER--THE CHINESE QUARTER--THE TOUTERS--LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO--THE FERRY-BOAT TO OAKLAND--THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO--LANDING ON THE EASTERN SHORE--AMERICAN RAILWAY CARRIAGES--THE PULLMAN'S CARS--SLEEPING BERTHS--UNSAVOURY CHINAMEN--THE COUNTRY--CITY OF SACRAMENTO.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

possessive form of “water” — 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 A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A great mass of houses and warehouses, fronted by a long line of wharves, extends along the water's edge.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We have passed in from the Pacific through the Golden Gate, swung round towards the south, and then, along the eastern margin of the peninsula which runs up to form the bay, the City of San Francisco lies before me!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Masses of houses, tipped with occasional towers and spires, rise up on the high ground behind, crowning the summits of Telegraph, Russian, and Clay Street Hills.