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Portland

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Portland is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?
55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111
PREFACE.
In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.
The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.
One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.
1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.
"_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.
1999+ +Portland, Oregon, A. D. 1999+
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Portland

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Portland is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 9 reading units · Lines 1–9

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The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?
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55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111
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PREFACE.
/ˈprefəs/
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In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.
/ɪn ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ maɪ ˈlɪtəl roʊˈmæns tuː ðə ˈpʌblɪk aɪ duː soʊ wɪð ˈlɪtəl mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz ɔːr əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
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The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.
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One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.
/wʌn maɪt wɪʃ tuː biː ə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈwɪtnəs ʌv ðə ɡreɪt ˈprɑːdʒekts əˈkɜːrɪŋ ə diː/
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1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.
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"_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.
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1999+ +Portland, Oregon, A. D. 1999+

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Aborigine noun US /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəni/

an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

cycles noun US /ˈsaɪkəlz/

plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading “1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.”

Grapevine noun US /ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/

gossip spread by spoken communication

From this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

Mounds noun US /maʊndz/

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

occurring verb US /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading “One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.”

Oregon noun US /ˈɔːrəɡən/

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading “"_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.”

Phenomenal adjective US /fəˈnɑːmənəl/

of or relating to a phenomenon

From this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

Vacancies noun US /ˈveɪkənsiz/

plural of “vacancy” — being unoccupied

From this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Fifteen Minutes noun + noun

In this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

close observer adjective + noun

In this reading “The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.”

Along the Shore preposition + article + noun counted as “along … shore”

In this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

Telegraph Line noun + noun

the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals

In this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

Came Back verb + particle counted as “come back”

be restored

In this reading “The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?”

Good Thing adjective + noun

In this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

On the Wing preposition + article + noun counted as “on … wing”

flying through the air

In this reading “55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111”

Bad Man adjective + noun

In this reading “The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?”

All words in this reading · 181

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

101

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

105

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

111

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

1999

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From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

43

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From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

51

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From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

55

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

59

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

63

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

67

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

71

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

75

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

77

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

79

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

83

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

87

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

89

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

91

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

95

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

97

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From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

99

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

AboriginenounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəni/

an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/

expected hopefully

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

BackadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

BadadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

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

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

Bodie

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

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

BrushverbUS /brʌʃ/

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

BullnounUS /bʊl/

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

CameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

Cuspidors

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

cyclesnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlz/

plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

DoughnounUS /doʊ/

a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

factsnounUS /fækts/

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

FifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

flightnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/

obtain

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

GentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

GetverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

GoldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

GrapevinenounUS /ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/

gossip spread by spoken communication

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

GrewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

Havre

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

HornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

InadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

JobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

KnewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

Knifin

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

LakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

LinenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

MannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

MinutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

MoundsnounUS /maʊndz/

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

MusicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

OffadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

OhnounUS /oʊ/

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

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

OilnounUS /ɔɪl/

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

one-halfnoun

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

PhenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/

of or relating to a phenomenon

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

SagenounUS /seɪdʒ/

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

SevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

ShorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

ShowingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/

make steady

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

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 close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

Telegraphing

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

ThingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

Thro

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

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

TimenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

TooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

TookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/

directed up

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

VacanciesnounUS /ˈveɪkənsiz/

plural of “vacancy” — being unoccupied

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading 1999, and may possibly resent that he was not born later on in the cycles of Time, but if his heart is in the right place he can realize that there is nothing lost, and his soul goes marching onward and upward in its eternal flight.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The close observer will agree that the changes that are anticipated-- here related as established facts--are merely the signs of the times, and that not one-half of the story is told.

WingnounUS /wɪŋ/

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading 55 A Grapevine Telegraph Line 59 Along the Shore 63 Showing Off 67 "Knifin' de Dough" 71 A Musical Aborigine 75 "The Gentleman of Havre" 77 On the Wing 79 He Knew a Good Thing 83 Inadequate Cuspidors 87 No Jobs, But Vacancies 89 Phenomenal Telegraphing 91 His Old Kentucky Home 95 The Office at Spirit Lake 97 The Indians Were Too Loyal 99 A Governor for Fifteen Minutes Took the Bull by the Horns 101 The Seven Mounds 105 When Gold Grew on Sage Brush 111

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In introducing my little romance to the public, I do so with little misgivings or apologies.

witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading One might wish to be a living witness of the great projects occurring A. D.

wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "_Oh, sometimes gleams upon our sight Thro' present wrong, the eternal right; And step by step, since time began, We see the steady gain of Man._" +Portland, Oregon, A. D.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Bad Man From Bodie 43 He Never Came Back 51 Where Did You Get That Oil?

Chapter 1 of Portland by J. W. (Jeff W.) Hayes holds 9 sentences, grouped into 2 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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