Chapter X

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From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

(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 These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

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From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

put or send forth

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

characteristic of the present

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

an abstract part of something

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

half the width of an em

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

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From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

coins made of gold

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

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From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

habitual

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the force of workers available

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

the local environment

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

living in a particular place

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

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From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.

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 They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the quality of being superior

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading One reason for the comparative respectability of gambling among the Pioneers was that most of the California gamblers came from the West and South, especially from States bordering upon the Mississippi River, and in those quarters the status of the gambler was far higher than in the Eastern or Middle parts of the country.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They stopped, _en route_, at Monterey, went ashore for a few hours, and, as a kind of first-fruits of their long journey, relieved the Spaniards and Mexicans resident there of what loose silver and gold they happened to have on hand.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading GAMBLING IN PIONEER TIMES Doubts have sometimes been cast upon Bret Harte's description of the gambling element in California life, but contemporary accounts fully sustain the picture which he drew.

which person or people

From this reading These citizens of Monterey, like all the native Californians, were inveterate gamblers; but an American who was there at the time relates that they were like children in the hands of the men from New Orleans;--and thus we have one more proof of Anglo-Saxon superiority.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Early in 1850 a whole ship-load of gamblers arrived from New Orleans.