Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

not being in a specified place

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

for the reason that

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

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From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

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

From this reading Many women and children still remained there.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

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From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

have a celebration

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

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From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

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

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

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

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many women and children still remained there.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

relating to or accompanying birth

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Many women and children still remained there.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

not in physical motion

From this reading Many women and children still remained there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many women and children still remained there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

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

From this reading "May it prove a good omen, and may we bring freedom, life to the poor souls engulfed by the snowdrifts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "We started on the day which is a gringo fete because it is the natal anniversary of the great George Washington," Benito's chronicle concluded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Many women and children still remained there.

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

From this reading They had outfitted at Johnson's ranch near Sacramento and, encountered the first expedition returning with twenty-two starved wretches from the Donner Camp.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS It was almost a month later that Inez galloped home from San Francisco with a precious missive from the absent brother.