1872
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From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
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From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
ArdornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
for the reason that
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
CausesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
ChillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
CountingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
DRAWSnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
EGGnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
being one more than seven
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
ExpertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
FailsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
Francisco
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From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
GEMnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
ten 10s
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
incorporationnounUS /ˌɪnkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
Janin
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From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
LullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
MillionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
MINERnounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
MiningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
on one occasion
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
PIGEON'SnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
possessive form of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
San
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From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
in or at or to some place
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
SoutheasternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southeast
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
the season of growth
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
undisclosedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskloʊzd/
not made known
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An article in the New York Sun, signed “Old Miner,” located the exact position of the fields somewhere in Southeastern Arizona, a guess that happened to be out of the way by some seven or eight hundred miles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “OLD MINER” DRAWS ON HIS IMAGINATION AND TELLS WILD TALE OF SINGLE GEM AS BIG AS A PIGEON’S EGG.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The wildest tales concerning the new discoveries were at once turned loose.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet, however, the exact location of the diamond fields was undisclosed, because the company’s rights to the great territories claimed were not completed, although a recent act of Congress changing the mining laws gave ample opportunity.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _Winter Causes Lull, But Cold Fails to Chill the Ardor of Men Counting on Millions in Spring._ On July 30, 1872, the articles of incorporation of the San Francisco and New York Mining and Commercial Company were formally filed and the report of Expert Janin was made public.
