1897
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From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
1906
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From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
in the past
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
(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 The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
for the reason that
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
DoradonounUS /dɔːˈrɑːdoʊ/
a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
Francisco
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From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
ten 10s
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
a single distinct event
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
LarknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
LlamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/
wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
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 The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
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 “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
San
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From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
shovelfuls
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From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
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 Since the actual occurrence of 1906, the original story has been slightly revised, but not a line of the description of the earthquake has been changed, nor an incident added.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading The issue was limited to five hundred copies, mostly subscribed for by personal friends of mine.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
Tlamco
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From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The notes, manuscript and plates were all lost in the fire of 1906.
in or at the place that
From this reading The date of publication is of the utmost importance because the Llama City, Tlamco, the scene of this romance, was located in Golden Gate Park, where it was destroyed by earthquake, in the long ago.
Yermah
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From this reading “It requires a great many shovelfuls of earth to buy truth” —_Swiss Proverb_ This book “Yermah the Dorado,” was first published at The Sign of the Lark, San Francisco, in 1897.
