Chapter XXVI

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From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

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From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

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

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

later than; following

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

how long something has existed

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

(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 THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

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

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

brought into existence

From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

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From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

at every point

From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

a high place

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

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

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

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From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

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

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

the literary culture

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

an amount of time

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

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From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

plural of “sojourner” — a temporary resident

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

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

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

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

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Sill, after an Eastern education, enjoyed two prolonged residences in California, and in his journeyings back and forth became a kind of cultural medium, bringing something of Eastern tradition to the Pacific coast and interpreting the West to the East.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

two items of the same kind

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

characterized by variety

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of the four men Joaquin Miller was the most completely and continuously Western.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading EDWARD ROWLAND SILL (1841-1887) Sill was born in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1841.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He went out almost as early as Mark Twain did, lived during boyhood in far more primitive circumstances, and, after varied travels in the East and in Europe and intimate association with the world of letters, returned to the West for his old age, dying "on the heights" in sight of the Golden Gate.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE WEST IN SILL AND MILLER In the development of a Western literature Sill and Miller, like Bret Harte and Mark Twain and like all the other adult Californians in the pioneer period, were imported from the East, but they were not such temporary sojourners as the two prose writers.