used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
accomplishment of an objective
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
bar-room
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From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
at any time
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
provide as food
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
FRANCISCO
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO.
and nothing more
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
not any; not one
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
and nothing more
From this reading From all accounts the excitement had only just commenced.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
SAN
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savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
StrawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Five thousand were represented to be on the road from the various diggings throughout California.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The crowds were thicker than ever at Strawberry.
at the time that
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had bargained for a bed, and was enjoying the idea of a good supper--the savory odor of which came through the cracks of the bar-room door--when our captain announced that he could get no feed for his animals, and we must ride on to "Dick's," fourteen miles more.
