1847
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From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
1849
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From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
1851
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From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
1854
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From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
1914
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From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE LAND OF GOLD.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
Kimball
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From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LAND OF GOLD.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
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 The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAND OF GOLD.
and nothing more
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
semi-primitive
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From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAND OF GOLD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At that time California and Oregon were both territories and belonged to the United States, and both in a semi-primitive condition.
at the time that
From this reading This seems difficult to comprehend at the present time, 1914, when California and Oregon have taken their places among the great and leading states of the Union, as to population, wealth and influences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
the act of creating written works
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The following pages are from the original manuscript written by Kimball Webster, which relates a few of the many experiences in California from October, 1849, to June, 1851, and in Oregon from June, 1851, to July, 1854.--EDITOR.
a late time of life
From this reading California had been a part of Mexico until 1847, only two years prior to the time of which I am writing.
