used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
a boy or man
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
CULTUREnounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
wanted intensely
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
the act of discovering something
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
remove the dust from
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
fraudsnounUS /frɔːdz/
plural of “fraud” — intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
GAMBLERnounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
GAMBLINGnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
coins made of gold
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
an established custom
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
I'm
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From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
of great significance or value
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
MANUFACTUREverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
MININGnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
ORGANIZATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
REGIONSnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
unusual or striking
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
ruiningnounUS /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
cut with a saw
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
shot-gun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
SPECULATORSnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
SYD
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From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
carry out
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
precisely as stated
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many persons were now continually ruining into the mines, and stupendous frauds were being perpetrated upon them in the sale of mining claims.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
which person or people
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading MINING SPECULATORS--THE LOST BROTHER--GAMBLING--A GENEROUS GAMBLER--AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY--BEGINNING OF FRUIT CULTURE AND WINE MANUFACTURE IN CALIFORNIA--THE FIRST CHURCH ORGANIZATION IN THE MINING REGIONS--“OLD NICK” AND HIS ANIMALS--“OLD SYD.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading One very enterprising individual who had drifted into the low red hill or slide in the hope of finding a lead, being disappointed, loaded his shot-gun with gold dust, and discharged it into various places.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Upon finding a newcomer who desired to purchase, he was requested to take a pan and prospect for himself, which the victim would often do with remarkable success.
but in spite of that
From this reading He, however, saw the joke after he had bought the mine, and procuring a shot-gun played the same game on some other chap; and I’m not sure, but I think that their descendants have inherited the same habit, and are yet shooting and selling old claims.
