167
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
1859
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From this reading PLACE AND TIME: The Pike's Peak Country of the Rocky Mountains, 1859.
245
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
65
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
from one side of something to the other
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
anew
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
in the past
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
(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 It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
BoomersnounUS /ˈbuːmərz/
plural of “boomer” — a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
a youthful male person
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
Californy
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
CASEY
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From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
Chubbers
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading PLACE AND TIME: The Pike's Peak Country of the Rocky Mountains, 1859.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
Forty-ninernoun
a miner who took part in the California gold rush in 1849
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
frontis
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
GeographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
coins made of gold
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
GREELEYnounUS /ˈɡriːli/
United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
GREGORYnounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
Gulches
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From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
HORACEnounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
ten 10s
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
I'll
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From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
InterpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
JOURNALISTnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
MCGREW
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From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
mineralsnounUS /ˈmɪnərəlz/
plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
not one, and not any
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
Others
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From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
PATverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading PLACE AND TIME: The Pike's Peak Country of the Rocky Mountains, 1859.
PienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
Pike's
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From this reading PLACE AND TIME: The Pike's Peak Country of the Rocky Mountains, 1859.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading PLACE AND TIME: The Pike's Peak Country of the Rocky Mountains, 1859.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
RAVENverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
recurring again and again
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
ReporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
RICHARDSONnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
only a very short time before
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
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 "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
required or under orders
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
ThrongedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PLACE AND TIME: The Pike's Peak Country of the Rocky Mountains, 1859.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
directed up
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
VILLARDnounUS /ˈvɪlərd/
United States railroad magnate and businessman (1835-1900)
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
WHEEL-BARROW
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From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
at the time that
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
a Caucasian
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
which person or people
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is but late that they have taken the name Rocky Mountains; by all the old travelers they are called the Shining Mountains, from an infinite number of crystal stones of an amazing size, with which they are covered, and which, when the sun shines full upon them, sparkle so as to be seen at a great distance."
a late time of life
From this reading --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
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 --_From a Geography One Hundred Years Ago._ THE SICK BOY Who Shows His Gratitude PAT CASEY With a Taste for Pie LITTLE RAVEN White Man's Friend LEFT HAND Official Interpreter HORACE GREELEY New York Tribune Editor JOURNALIST RICHARDSON Boston Journal Reporter JOURNALIST VILLARD The Cincinnati Reporter GREEN RUSSELL} The Original "Boomers" JOHN GREGORY } MCGREW THE WHEEL-BARROW MAN Who "Pushed" Across
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "None of that, Mr. Ike Chubbers!" repeated Harry, stoutly forcing the muzzle upward (frontis) "Terry flew to the cart ... flew back again with the precious fluid" 65 "The giant sat down with an explosive grunt, and Harry stood over, scarcely panting, revolver dangling in hand" 167 "You dare to lay hand on this or interfere in any way and I'll show you what a Californy Forty-niner knows about protecting property" 245
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And Certain Others of the Busy Folk That Thronged the Gulches and the Young Denver City.
