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From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALE OF THE HIGH SIERRAS. _By FREDERICK VINING FISHER._
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
AUTHOR'SnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
have
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
dedicatesverbUS /ˈdedɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “dedicate” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
ELGIN
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From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
FISHERnounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
FREDERICKnounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
coins made of gold
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
Malden
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From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
never-to-be-forgotten
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From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
on one occasion
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
and nothing more
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
by chance
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
SierrasnounUS /siˈerəz/
plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
ST
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From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
not in physical motion
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
carry out
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
express in words
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
a source of difficulty
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
vine-clad
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From this reading Most of the quaint characters of this tale still dwell among the vine-clad hills.
VINING
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From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading _BY FREDERICK VINING FISHER._ DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING COMPANY ELGIN, ILL., AND 36 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
a Caucasian
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
which person or people
From this reading Out of love of never-to-be-forgotten memories of Pine Tree Ranch, the author dedicates this book to him who once welcomed him to its white porch, but who now sleeps beneath the shadow of the mountains--Andrew Malden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
YosemitenounUS /joʊˈsemɪti/
a series of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California; is reduced to a trickle for part of each year
From this reading If one will take the trouble to tramp with staff in hand the high Sierras, he will find not only the Yosemite, but Gold City and Pine Tree Ranch, though perhaps they bear another name.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To introduce to you these friends that have interested the author, and to tell anew the story of the human soul, this work is written.
