Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

(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 It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

closed to traffic

From this reading Street traffic was blocked.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

give encouragement to

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

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From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

half the width of an em

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

plural of “facade” — the face or front of a building

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

ranking above all others

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the act of giving

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a successful journey

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

in a joyous manner

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

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 Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

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From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

soldiers collectively

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

plural of “streamer” — light that streams

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Street traffic was blocked.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading Street traffic was blocked.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

to no avail

From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading Cable cars clanged vainly and the police strove valiantly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

at the time that

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gay with bunting and streamers, the tall buildings of the rival newspapers and the long _facades_ of hotels and business blocks were gayer still with the life and color and enthusiasm that crowded every window.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The great thoroughfare of that wonderful city, seated on more than her seven hills, and ruling the Western world, was thronged from curb to curb.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was a day given up to but one duty and one purpose, that of giving Godspeed to the soldiery ordered for service in the distant Philippines, and, though they hailed from almost every section of the Union except the Pacific slope, as though they were her own children, with all the hope and faith and pride and patriotism, with all the blessings and comforts with which she had loaded the foremost ships that sailed, yet happily without the tears that flowed when her own gallant regiment was among the first to lead the way San Francisco turned out _en masse_ to cheer the men from far beyond the Sierras and the Rockies, and to see them proudly through the Golden Gate.