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From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
1880
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From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
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From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
how long something has existed
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
burgnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
colloquial American term for a town
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
approval
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
being one more than seven
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
your parents
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
KID'SnounUS /kɪdz/
possessive form of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
full of life and energy
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
engage in
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
not any; not one
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We rented a large log house in the lower end of town and went to living like white folks.
at the time that
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
a Caucasian
From this reading BILLY THE KID'S CAPTURE We arrived in the beautifully located town of White Oaks on the 23d day of December, (1880).
which person or people
From this reading We had no money, but we struck two of the merchants who gave us an unlimited credit until we could make a raise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It contained eight saloons; and Saturday nights when the boys would come in from the surrounding mountains, to spend the Sabbath, is when the little burg would put on city airs.
a late time of life
From this reading The town, which consisted of 1000 inhabitants, mostly American miners, was then not quite two years old and pretty lively for its age.
