1857
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From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
1873
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From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
AssociatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
DisasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
DiscourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
FailsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
a man of refinement
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
INVESTMENTSnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
and nothing more
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
MININGnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
and nothing more
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
OutlivedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/
past form of “outlive” — live longer than
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
express in words
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
SlidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading As I have said, I sold out everything and retired from California after the bursting of the diamond bubble.
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 _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading AUTHOR TRIES LUCK IN WALL STREET AND MAKES BIG FORTUNE, ONLY TO LOSE IT IN MINING INVESTMENTS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The role of a Kentucky country gentleman was not to my liking.
which person or people
From this reading _Silver Falls and Land Slides, But Disaster Fails to Discourage Man Who Has Outlived Old Associates._ All the various people of the story have been accounted for and decently retired.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
a late time of life
From this reading Before the curtain falls I have just a word to say about myself to those who have followed the narrative of sixteen tempestuous years from 1857 to 1873.
