Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

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

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

gotten under control

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

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

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

a quad with a square body

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

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

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

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

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

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

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

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

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

and nothing more

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

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

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

full of life and energy

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

occurring by chance

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

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 questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

being perceived or observed

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

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

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

express in words

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “I attended one of their dances and I noticed that some of the old boys themselves could just get around as lively as any of ’em.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

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

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

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

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

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

From this reading Many questions were asked in relation to the new Pioneer hall.

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

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Then there is the ladies’ parlor, which is grand I tell you, with its velvet sofas, divanzes and everything.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Jeff explained that it was on Fourth street near the corner of Market; that it contained a large hall, used for meetings, lectures, festivals and other purposes, as well as for dancing by the young Pioneers.

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

From this reading PIONEER HALL--OLD MIKE EXPLAINS--SOMETHING WRONG--THE BUSINESS OF MINING--MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY--YANK AT THE BAY--THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE BROOM PEDDLER--LUCKY BILL AND THE GAMBLERS--SAM PLUNKET, THE ARKANSAS BEAUTY--PETE, THE BOSS LIAR OF THE YUBA.