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From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading With the Compliments of the Author.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
ComplimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading With the Compliments of the Author.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
at any time
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
highest in quality
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
come together
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
RUSKINnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
cut with a saw
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
express in words
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
a special situation
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the spring of 1892, a party was made up for a trip to Alaska.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The different members thereof were to cross the continent by such routes as they pleased, and meet at Portland, Oregon, on the second of July.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Compliments of the Author.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York The more I think of it, the more I find this conclusion impressed upon me, that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to _see_ something and tell what it saw in a plain way.--RUSKIN.
