Chapter VII

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

(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 “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

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

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

(used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

lacking or showing a lack of due concern

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

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

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

wanted intensely

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

-ing form of “diversify” — make (more) diverse

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

remove the dust from

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

plural of “elect” — an exclusive group of people

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

at any time

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

the act of departing

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

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

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

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

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

and nothing more

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

make reference to

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

and nothing more

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

plural of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

new

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

have in common

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, we have come to celebrate California’s part in the election of 1916 and let us do it up right,” interrupted Geo.

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

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

during the time that

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

which person or people

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CALIFORNIA ELECTS A PRESIDENT While the telegraph boys of Chicago were enjoying themselves and making merry, a great noise was heard up the line, and a cloud of dust was discernible, acting as a precursor of the California contingent, who had just learned of the recent election on Earth and desired to share their honors with their brothers there.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “California creates wonders and now it is going into competition with Ohio and is developing presidents,” sang out James Gamble, and at the mention of his name, there came a mighty applause from all in the grand stand and bleachers.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “I am glad that California is diversifying its products, for if we are to give to the world only our product of native sons we will be having too much competition from among our oriental neighbors,” quoth Frank Jaynes, handsome and blithe as ever.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.

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From this reading “You’ve got to come to California if you want to elect a president,” exclaimed Commodore R. R. Haines, so long known to the fraternity during his life at Los Angeles.