Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

later than; following

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

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

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

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

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

a period of 100 years

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

take exception to

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

unvarying in nature

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

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From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

at any time

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

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From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

let have

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

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

From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

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From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

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

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

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

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

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

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

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From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

a person who ousts or supplants someone else

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

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

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

the act of testing something

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To live under the constant menace of an attack from ambush is a strain upon the best of nerves.

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From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Gordon knew how acute was the feeling of the residents of the valley against him.

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

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Corbetts, whose homestead was not included in either the original Valdes or Moreno grant, reported daily to him whatever came to their ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY AND THE TWENTIETH It was the second day after Pesquiera's challenge that his rival was called to Santa Fe, the capital of the State, to hold a conference with his lawyers about the progress of the suit of ouster against those living on the Moreno grant.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He could see that the impression was strong among the Mexicans that their champion, Dona Maria as they called her, would be worsted in the courts if the issue ever came to final trial.