Chapter XII

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

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

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

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

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

small lead shot for shotgun shells

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

having two barrels mounted side by side

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

one or the other of two

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

plural of “firearm” — a portable gun

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

having lost your job

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

a single distinct event

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

immediately past

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

staying power

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

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From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

the force of workers available

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

past form of “parallel” — be parallel to

From this reading This fictitious incident can be paralleled almost exactly from the California papers of the day.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

plural of “southerner” — an American who lives in the South

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

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

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

widely or fully known

From this reading For example, duelling and shooting at sight were common editorial functions.[77] Bret Harte, in _An Episode of Fiddletown_, gives an instance: "An unfortunate _rencontre_ took place on Monday last between the Honorable Jackson Flash, of the 'Dutch Flat Intelligencer,' and the well-known Colonel Starbottle of this place, in front of the Eureka Saloon.

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

From this reading LITERATURE, JOURNALISM AND RELIGION Most of the newspaper men in the early days of California were Southerners or under Southern influence, as is plain from many indications.

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

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading John will learn to keep out of the way of Melican man's firearms hereafter."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Two shots were fired by the parties without injury to either, although it is said that a passing Chinaman received fifteen buckshot in the calves of his legs from the Colonel's double-barrelled shotgun which were not intended for him.