Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

(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 does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

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

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

in addition

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

possessive form of “california” — a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

the act of discovering something

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

coins made of gold

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

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

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

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

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

a message received and understood

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

an act of being a tenant or occupant

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

and nothing more

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

an amount of time

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

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

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

not often

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several chapters, also, are devoted to the development of California’s great industries.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

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

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

the act of using

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

which person or people

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.

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

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading For her information the writer has depended almost entirely upon source material, seldom making use of a secondary work.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The work is designed not only for children, but also for older people interested in the story of California, including the tourists who visit the state by the thousand every year.

the day immediately before today

From this reading It does not confine itself to the history of one section or period, but tells the story of all the principal events from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and to-day.