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The Argonauts of California
The Argonauts of California

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Argonauts of California is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Warren Haskins • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.
Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.
They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.
After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.
They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Argonauts of California

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Argonauts of California is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.
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Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.
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They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.
/ðeɪ faʊnd ə dɪˈpreʃən ɪn ðə bed ʌv ðɪs ˈrɪvər sʌm ˈfɪfti jɑːrdz ɪn leŋkθ ənd əˈbaʊt fɪfˈtiːn fiːt diːp/
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After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.
/ˈæftər ə ˈlɪtəl ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ ðeɪ kənˈkluːdəd ðæt ðer wɑːz ɪˈnʌf ɡoʊld ɪn ðæt ˈkævəti tuː ˈsætəsfaɪ ðem ənd ðeɪ prəˈsiːdɪd tuː wɜːrk ðə seɪm ɪn ðə moʊst ˈprɪmətɪv staɪl/
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They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.
/ðeɪ proʊˈkjʊrd ə ˈnʌmbər ʌv ˈempti keɡz tuː wɪtʃ rɑːks ənd roʊps wɜːr əˈtætʃt/

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amphibious adjective US /æmˈfɪbiəs/

relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia

From this reading “Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bartender noun US /ˈbɑːrtendər/

an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

From this reading “THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.”

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cavity noun US /ˈkævəti/

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading “After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.”

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celebrating verb US /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading “THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
kegs noun US /keɡz/

plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg

From this reading “They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.”

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postage noun US /ˈpoʊstədʒ/

the charge for mailing something

From this reading “THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.”

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prospecting verb US /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading “After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scarcity noun US /ˈskersɪti/

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading “THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.”

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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.

fifty yards noun + noun counted as “fifty yard”

In this reading “They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.”

5,034 times in 426,211 chapters
fifteen feet noun + noun counted as “fifteen foot”

In this reading “They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.”

1,953 times in 426,211 chapters
most primitive adverb + adjective

In this reading “After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.”

352 times in 426,211 chapters
about fifteen preposition + noun

In this reading “They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.”

2,948 times in 426,211 chapters
some fifty adjective + noun

In this reading “They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.”

1,979 times in 426,211 chapters
came up verb + adjective counted as “come up”

bring forth, usually something desirable

In this reading “Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.”

80,012 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 87

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50

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From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

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ADMISSIONnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
amphibiousadjectiveUS /æmˈfɪbiəs/

relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/

being joined in close association

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BARTENDERnounUS /ˈbɑːrtendər/

an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CELEBRATINGverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CHARACTERSnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
COSTnounUS /kɑːst/

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

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depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

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DESERTEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DIGGIN'S

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From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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DRINKSnounUS /drɪŋks/

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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DRYadjectiveUS /draɪ/

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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 Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FOURTHnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HARDadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
INGENIOUSadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
JULYnounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
KANAKAS

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From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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kegsnounUS /keɡz/

plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MATTERnounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
minesnounUS /maɪnz/

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
POSTAGEnounUS /ˈpoʊstədʒ/

the charge for mailing something

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRICESnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

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prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/

the possibility of future success

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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READINGnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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rocksnounUS /rɑːks/

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

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ropesnounUS /roʊps/

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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SCARCITYnounUS /ˈskersɪti/

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

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SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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STATEnounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE KANAKAS--THE DRY DIGGIN’S DESERTED--ADMISSION OF THE STATE--SCARCITY OF READING MATTER--THE COST OF LETTER POSTAGE--THE INGENIOUS BARTENDER--PRICES OF DRINKS--CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY--HARD CHARACTERS.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Early in the Spring of ’50, a number of Kanakas from the Sandwich Islands came up into the mines; but being of an amphibious nature, they concluded to prospect the bed of the South Fork of the American River.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading They procured a number of empty kegs to which rocks and ropes were attached.

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workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After a little prospecting, they concluded that there was enough gold in that cavity to satisfy them, and they proceeded to work the same in the most primitive style.

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yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading They found a depression in the bed of this river some fifty yards in length and about fifteen feet deep.

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