1874
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From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
(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 That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
ApricotsnounUS /ˈæprəkɑːts/
plural of “apricot” — Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
California'snounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjəz/
possessive form of “california” — a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
ContributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
FarenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
set up or found
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
grapenounUS /ɡreɪp/
any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
how
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From this reading But how is it to-day?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But how is it to-day?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But how is it to-day?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
MalaganounUS /ˈmæləɡə/
a port city and resort in Andalusia in southern Spain on the Mediterranean
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
prunesnounUS /pruːnz/
plural of “prune” — dried plum
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
SmyrnanounUS /ˈsmɜːrnə/
a port city in western Turkey
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners of our Eastern friends owe much to California.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
to-day
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From this reading But how is it to-day?
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
precisely as stated
From this reading That line from the old game “Malaga raisins are very fine raisins and figs from Smyrna are better,” represented the idea of the public; and figs, raisins, and prunes eaten in the United States all came from abroad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
a Caucasian
From this reading Apricots and the large white grape found ready sale, but California raisins, though on the market, were not in demand.
World'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading California’s other Contributions to the World’s Bill of Fare By 1874 people in the Eastern states had begun to talk of California canned fruits.
