Chapter XIII

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From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

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From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

in addition

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

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From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

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

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

and nothing more

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

for the most part

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

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

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

colorless glass made of almost pure silica

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

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From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

express in words

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

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

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading Of this number only a small proportion engaged in the business of mining, the great majority consisting of business men including saloon-keepers, idlers, loafers, and a large number of sporting men.

the season of growth

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading EMIGRATION OF ’51--CHURCHES ERECTED--MINES DESERTED--THE CHINESE MINERS--HILL, RIVER AND QUARTZ MINING--NATURE FROWNS--THE COURSE OF EVENTS CHANGE--FRUIT RAISING--PROSPECTING--ON THE HOME STRETCH.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

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

From this reading From observation, I should judge that less than one-tenth of those who came into the mining regions up to this time engaged in the business of mining.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

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

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

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

From this reading In the fall of ’51 there was a very heavy emigration across the plains, from the Western States principally, which I heard estimated at 25,000, but whether it was as much as this I cannot say.

during the time that

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

which person or people

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Great numbers, also, who had traveled by water during the fall and winter of ’51, came up into the mining regions, and the estimate was made that in Eldorado County alone there were in the spring of ’52 fully 30,000 persons, while in the mining regions there were nearly 100,000.