1849
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From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
coins made of gold
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
JAYHAWKERS
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From this reading STORY OF THE JAYHAWKERS.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
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 In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
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 author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
the force of workers available
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
not any; not one
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORY OF THE JAYHAWKERS.
and nothing more
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
unusual or striking
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
that is looked for
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
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 STORY OF THE JAYHAWKERS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORY OF THE JAYHAWKERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their history is in many respects no less remarkable and intensely interesting than that of his own party.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
create by training and teaching
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In the foregoing chapters describing the trip across the deserts and mountains, the author has had occasion many times to refer to the "Jayhawkers."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
which person or people
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The author has therefore collected many notes and interviews with prominent members and presents herewith the only written history of their travels.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The little train afterward known by this name was made up in the state of Illinois in 1849, of industrious, enterprising young men who were eager to see and explore the new country then promising gold to those who sought.
