used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
in addition
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
subject to appointment
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
COMPASSnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading I did not decide at that time to go.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not decide at that time to go.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
Francisco
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From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
engage in
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
Marysville
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From this reading About that time I met Mr. Pinney in Marysville.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
come together
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not decide at that time to go.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
OREGONnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
Pinney
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From this reading About that time I met Mr. Pinney in Marysville.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
San
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From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He also said to me that if he should do so, he would like to have me go with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
surveyornounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
surveysnounUS /sərˈveɪz/
plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
(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 WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was his intention to meet the official in San Francisco, expecting to make arrangements to go to Oregon and do some work on the government surveys.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WITH COMPASS AND CHAIN IN OREGON I had occasionally met Mr. Elder, and about this time he informed me that a surveyor general had been appointed for the territory of Oregon; that he was a man from Illinois, with whom he was well acquainted, and that he would probably be at San Francisco on his way to Oregon in a few weeks.
