1860
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From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
1865
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From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
25
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From this reading I was barely 25, but far older than my years.
70
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From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
how long something has existed
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I was barely 25, but far older than my years.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
DECADEnounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
Francisco
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From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
coins made of gold
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
MineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
used to form the superlative
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I was barely 25, but far older than my years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
and nothing more
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
OutlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
RealizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
ResourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
RichesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
San
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From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
SmallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But one fever was only followed by another, so far as I was concerned.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was barely 25, but far older than my years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DECADE BETWEEN 1860 AND ’70, NEXT TO THE GOLD AGE, ONE OF THE MOST STIRRING TIMES IN HISTORY OF STATE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war was over, the country settling down after the intoxication of a terrific struggle.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Realization Had Come That Mineral Riches Formed Smallest Part of Resources; Outlook Was Bright._ Late in the summer of 1865, I took up my residence in San Francisco.
a late time of life
From this reading I was barely 25, but far older than my years.
