used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
BLOCKnounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
BrokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
COINverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
congestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
of the present time and place
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
and nothing more
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
the force of workers available
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
NeglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
not any; not one
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
PrecautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
PREFERSverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
PromotersnounUS /prəˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “promoter” — someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
Ralston
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From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That this would have been the case had the majority of property owners been able to follow our example, I have no reasonable doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO MEN BLOCK PLAN TO RUN NEW MONTGOMERY STREET TO THE BAY; ONE ASKS COIN, OTHER PREFERS FIGHT.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
VotenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
waterfrontnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But just as in the case of “Montgomery Street Straight,” special interests and selfish considerations stood in the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
at the time that
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Less than half a dozen property owners, to their irreparable disadvantage, blocked “Montgomery Straight”--a project that would have changed the whole course of the city’s progress and development.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Promoters Appeal to Legislature and Do Not Neglect Precaution of First “Seeing” Vote Brokers._ When Ralston and I opened New Montgomery street we never doubted that its manifest importance would compel an immediate and voluntary extension to the natural terminus of the waterfront and prove the logical outlet for congested trade.
