Chapter XIX

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

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

in the past

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

show off

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

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

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

approval

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

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

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

divisible by two

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

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

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

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

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

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

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

not one, and not any

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

and nothing more

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

coated with paint

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

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

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

on the contrary

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

express in words

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

being five more than twenty

From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

at the time that

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

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

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

fully awake

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

a late time of life

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.