used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
ArgonautsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡənɔːts/
plural of “argonaut” — someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
BargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
BRANNAN
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From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
Brigham
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From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
co-religionists
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From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
DumasnounUS /ˈduːməz/
French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
apart from; not including
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
FailsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
Folsom
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From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
FraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
brought together in one place
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
InvestverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
engage in
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
MORMONnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
Others
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From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
REFUSESnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
possessing material wealth
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
have in common
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
be standing; be upright
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
VictimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading _Mine Bargain Fails to Stand Inquiry of Author, But Others Invest and Figure as Victims of Fraud._ I had early been familiar with Utah and its mines, through an acquaintance with “Sam” Brannan.
in or at the place that
From this reading He staked out claims on the American River, about two miles from where Folsom prison stands, the location being known as “Mormon Island” to this day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAM BRANNAN STRIKES IT RICH AND REFUSES TO SHARE WITH MORMON CHURCH EXCEPT ON ORDER FROM LORD.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Brannan had a history of thrills and adventures which if gathered into book form would make the heroes of Dumas look cheap and commonplace.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Originally a Mormon, high in the councils of Brigham Young, he led a body of his co-religionists around Cape Horn to California, before the earliest Argonauts.
