speak to
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
a quantity of money
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
Badra
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From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
gotten under control
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
fellow-citizen
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From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
fellow-citizens
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From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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fossilsnounUS /ˈfɑːsəlz/
plural of “fossil” — someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading The public would be so kind as to address Mr. Badra, at Carson City, Territory of Utah.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was especially prepared to determine the exact amount of silver contained in fossils.
WASHOE
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belonging to which person
From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would afford him pleasure to be of service to his friends and fellow-citizens.
Yusef
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From this reading Next day an advertisement appeared in the city papers respectfully inviting the public to commit their claims and investments to the hands of their fellow-citizen, Mr. Yusef Badra, whose long experience in government affairs eminently qualified him to undertake the task of geological research.
