1831
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From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
1853
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From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
1856
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From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
in the past
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
brought into existence
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
Cheney's
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From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
wanted intensely
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
coins made of gold
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading See http://www.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
LeRoy
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From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
Saybrook
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From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See http://www.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The original does not contain a table of contents.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
which person or people
From this reading These recollections were published in the LeRoy Journal in series, and later collected and reprinted herewith in book form on the solicitation of his friends who desired a permanent record._ Washington Bailey, the author of this narrative of a trip to California in 1853, was born October, 1831, in Adams County, Ohio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Afterwards he, with his parents, came to Fountain County, Indiana, from which place he went to California, returning in 1856 to Cheney's Grove, now Saybrook, Illinois.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
wwwnoun
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
From this reading See http://www.
a late time of life
From this reading Recollections of a gold seeking trip by ox train across the plains and mountains by an old Illinois pioneer _Mr. Bailey was induced by some of his friends to put in writing his recollections of an overland trip made by "prairie schooner" to California, over sixty years ago.
