Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

anew

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

in the past

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

(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 Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

from appearances alone

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

fearless and daring

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

brought together in one place

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

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From this reading On a hogshead at one side a street preacher was declaiming.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

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From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages

From this reading On a hogshead at one side a street preacher was declaiming.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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 To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

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 Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

to a moderate degree

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

not any; not one

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a hogshead at one side a street preacher was declaiming.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading On a hogshead at one side a street preacher was declaiming.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

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

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

cut with a saw

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On a hogshead at one side a street preacher was declaiming.

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

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

From this reading This wharf was crowded by a miscellaneous mob, collected apparently with no other purpose than to view our arrival.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

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

From this reading SAN FRANCISCO AGAIN We drew up to San Francisco early in the afternoon, and we were, to put it mildly, thoroughly astonished at the change in the place.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

which person or people

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To begin with, we now landed at a long wharf projecting from the foot of Sacramento Street instead of by lighter.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Among them we saw many specialized types that had been lacking to the old city of a few months ago--sharp, keen, businesslike clerks whom one could not imagine at the rough work of the mines; loafers whom one could not imagine at any work at all; dissolute, hard-faced characters without the bold freedom of the road agents; young green-looking chaps who evidently had much to learn and who were exceedingly likely to pay their little fortunes, if not their lives, in the learning.