62
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From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
coins made of gold
From this reading "THE MOTHER OF GOLD."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "THE MOTHER OF GOLD."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
not any; not one
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
not one, and not any
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE MOTHER OF GOLD."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
racersnounUS /ˈreɪsərz/
plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
Sandheads
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From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE MOTHER OF GOLD."
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
Umatilla
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From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few of those on board had eyes for scenery.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading From Victoria to the mouth of the Frazer river is about seventy miles, and thence to New Westminster is at least another sixteen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading _Umatilla_ were in the least degree disappointed, although the shadows of evening were beginning to fall before they passed the Sandheads, and ran into the yellow waters of the Frazer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the steamers which used to ply between the two young cities in '62 were by no means ocean racers, none of the passengers on board the S.S.
