Chapter XVI

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From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

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From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

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

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

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

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

in an accurate manner

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

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

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

the act of departing

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

the quality of being slow to understand

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

apart from; not including

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

yet to be or coming

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

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

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

of great significance or value

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

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

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

a large number or amount

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

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

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

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

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

not any; not one

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

an insignificant place

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

and nothing more

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

an inadequate payment

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

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

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

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

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading _Earthquake Plays Important Part in Big Deal; Timid Citizen Sells Out in Hurry and Loses $350,000._ In the early 60’s no one thought of Market street except as a disfigurement to the city and a broad impediment to its progress.

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

From this reading FIRST SPECULATOR TO FIGURE THAT MARKET STREET HAD FUTURE BUYS SEVERAL CHOICE LOTS FOR A PITTANCE.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

devoid of creatures

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If I recollect aright, the fare was 50 cents each way.

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

From this reading It terminated--so far as traffic and settlement were concerned--exactly nowhere, in the desolate sand hills beyond where the Flood Building now stands.

in or at the place that

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.

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

From this reading It began almost nowhere, at an unfrequented section of the waterfront, where the dullness was relieved only by the arrival and departure four or five times a day of a ferryboat owned by Charles Minturn, which transported a few straggling passengers between San Francisco and the small village of Oakland, across the bay.