Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

having companions or an escort

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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 There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

(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 During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

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

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

a youthful male person

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

being five more than fifty

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

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

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

a small worthless amount

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

the act of punishing

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

an amount of time

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

plural of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

the period of time during which a regent governs

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

being three more than sixty

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Both of the emperors were shot, so were several of the Presidents, and nearly all of the others incurred the penalty of banishment.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON," "JACK MORGAN," "THE NOANK'S LOG," ETC.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

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

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

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

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

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

From this reading Lest any one should suspect exaggeration in the pictures of Mexican affairs in the old time, which are presented by Senor Carfora, it may be well to offer a few facts by way of explanation.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There have been fifty-five Mexican Presidents; at one revolutionary period, four within three months, and to this list must be added two emperors and one regency.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.

a late time of life

From this reading During sixty-three years of the national life of the Republic of Mexico, from the establishment of its independence in 1821 to the year 1884, nearly all of its successive changes of government were accompanied by more or less violence and bloodshed.