1,500
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
CAKESnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
CANALLING
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From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter Fourteenth.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
ELOPEMENTnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
EXERTIONnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
FATIGUEnounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
set up or found
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading Chapter Fourteenth.
coins made of gold
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
HERDnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
ten 10s
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
INCENTIVESnounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪvz/
plural of “incentive” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
conformity or harmony
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
MORMONnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
not any; not one
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
precipices
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From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
PROSPECTINGverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
possessing material wealth
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
SPORTINGadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We found the passage in many places extremely difficult, obliging us to climb precipices to the height of two to three hundred feet.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
WASHverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading A SEA CAPTAIN AS COOK--A HERD OF DEER--RETURN TO MORMON BAR--KEEPING HOUSE--OUR MACHINE IN MOTION--$1,500 IN ONE HOUR--AN ELOPEMENT--WASH DAY--SPORTING--PROSPECTING--DISCOVERY OF GOLD--EXCITEMENT--FATIGUE--THE CAKES “HURRIED UP”--INCENTIVES TO EXERTION--CANALLING A BAR.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We rose in the morning with renewed vigor, and after breakfast, thoroughly prospecting our bar, (see Plate,) we moved on up the river.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading We examined closely, but found no place sufficiently rich to pay for working.
