1889
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From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
any thing at all
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
have
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
for the reason that
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
set up or found
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
Francisco
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From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
GrizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
MONARCHnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading THE STORY OF MONARCH.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
not any; not one
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
come into possession of
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF MONARCH.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
and nothing more
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
San
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From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
self-advertising
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From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
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 THE STORY OF MONARCH.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
required or under orders
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF MONARCH.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in 1889, the editor of a San Francisco newspaper sent me out to catch a Grizzly.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Efforts to obtain a Grizzly by purchase and "fake" a story of his capture had proved fruitless for the sufficient reason that no captive Grizzly of the true California type could be found, and the enterprising journal was constrained to resort to the prosaic expedient of laying a foundation of fact and veritable achievement for its self-advertising.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
which person or people
From this reading The assignment was given to me because I was the only man on the paper who was supposed to know anything about bears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wanted to present to the city a good specimen of the big California bear, partly because he believed the species was almost extinct, and mainly because the exploit would be unique in journalism and attract attention to his paper.
