1917
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From this reading October, 1917.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
By-ways
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From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
DesertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
foot-hills
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From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
Juana
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From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
MissionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
modicumnounUS /ˈmɑːdɪkəm/
a small or moderate or token amount
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
MojavenounUS /moʊˈhɑːvi/
a member of the North American Indian people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona and Nevada and California
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
Nueva
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From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October, 1917.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In the southern part of the Mojave Desert a low hill stands somewhat apart from the foot-hills beyond, and back of it.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — 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 Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
talenounUS /teɪl/
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 Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — 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 The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first story of the series may be considered as introductory to the mission tales proper.
unpretendingadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author of “The Missions of Nueva California” and “Some By-ways of California” Of the last six stories comprising the seven in this little collection of Stories of the Old Missions, all but one have, as a basis, some modicum, larger or smaller, of historical fact, the tale of Juana alone being wholly fanciful, although with an historical background.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.
