1853
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From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
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From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
Alameda
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amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
CustomnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
DaysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
Francisco
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From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
GrassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
LawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
Maslin
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From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
MiningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
OfficernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
PortnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
San
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From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Mr. Maslin came around the "Horn" to California, in the ship Herman, on May 7, 1853.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading E. W. Maslin and His Recollections of Pioneer Days In Grass Valley.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Origin of Our Mining Laws To Mr. E. W. Maslin, of Alameda, of whom Ben Taylor said: "He is like a brother to me," I am indebted for information of much interest, bearing on the olden days and Grass Valley in particular.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He arrived in Grass Valley and went to work as a miner the following morning.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He now holds, and has for years, the responsible position in the United States Custom House, San Francisco, of Deputy Naval Officer of the Port.
