1871
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From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
in the past
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
brought into existence
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
a youthful male person
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
Comstockers
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From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
Francisco
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From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
MACKAY
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From this reading ROBERT MACKAY.
the force of workers available
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
not one, and not any
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT MACKAY.
San
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From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
SubsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Subsequently he was editor and assistant editor of several papers on the Pacific coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
not known
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
at the time that
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
a Caucasian
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
which person or people
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The subject of this sketch began his literary work when a mere boy as a reporter on the San Francisco Chronicle.
a late time of life
From this reading His father, who is among the oldest of the living “Comstockers,” settled in Nevada over fifty years ago, when the state was practically unknown to white men.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Robert Mackay, who is one of the youngest, but none the less promising of America’s poets, was born in Virginia City, Nevada, 1871.
