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From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/
praise vociferously
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
alienatedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliəneɪtɪd/
socially disoriented
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
subject to appointment
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
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 TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
Francisco
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From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
assemble or get together
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
HOPKINSnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
engage in
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
the middle of the day
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
peace-makers
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From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
San
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From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
STABSnounUS /stæbz/
plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
TERRYnounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading Early on June 14, the day appointed, citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading TERRY STABS HOPKINS The peace-makers took an early boat for San Francisco.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
VigilantenounUS /ˌvɪdʒəˈlænti/
member of a vigilance committee
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim, a withdrawal of the Governor's proclamation.
