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From this reading TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1849.
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From this reading TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1849.
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From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1849.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
CONTINENTnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
set up or found
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
brought together in one place
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
the force of workers available
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
not any; not one
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
without much difficulty
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
not often
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
move hurridly
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
TUESDAYnounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1849.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
precisely as stated
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
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 We left Boston this morning at about 8 o’clock for Albany, by way of the Western Railroad.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had a special car into which no intruder was allowed to trespass, and I believe a more jolly company of men has seldom been found.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After shaking hands and bidding such of our friends as had gathered at the station a good-bye, we seated ourselves in the cars, and as they began to move, the spectators that had gathered in and around the station sent up three most hearty cheers for the California adventurers; and they were very readily and heartily returned by us, while we were started on our way with railroad speed toward the land of gold.
