1859
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From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
travel across or pass over
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
a social unit living together
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
coins made of gold
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
gold-seekers
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From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
immediately past
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
a form of address for a man
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
information about recent and important events
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
and nothing more
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
Pike's
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From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
school-teacher
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From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
the season of growth
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
St
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From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of that!" exclaimed Mr. Richards, Terry's father.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
Twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an evening in early April, 1859, and spring had come to the Richards ranch, up the Valley of the Big Blue, Kansas Territory.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TO THE MOUNTAINS OF GOLD "Twenty-five thousand people--and more on the way!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
which person or people
From this reading Excitement had come, too, for Harry (Harry Revere, that is, the clever, boyish Virginia school-teacher who was a regular member of the family) had been down to the town of Manhattan, south on the Kansas River and the emigrant trail there, and had brought back some Kansas City and St. Louis papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They were brimming with the news of a tremendous throng of gold-seekers swarming to cross the plains for the new gold fields, discovered only last year, in the Pike's Peak country of the Rocky Mountains.
