used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
affirmsverbUS /əˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
Americanus
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From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
any person at all
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
Baldynoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading BRAINY BEARS OF THE PECOS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
BRAINYadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪni/
having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
From this reading BRAINY BEARS OF THE PECOS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
Conquistadores
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From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
else
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From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
at any time
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
and nothing more
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
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 The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
Mariano
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From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
not any; not one
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRAINY BEARS OF THE PECOS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
Ortiz
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From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
PeaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
PECOSnoun
a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows southeastward from New Mexico through western Texas
From this reading BRAINY BEARS OF THE PECOS.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRAINY BEARS OF THE PECOS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading But they have never heard of any bears more thoughtful than the bears of the Pecos, and it is doubtful if anybody else ever has.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
Truchas
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From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
UrsusnounUS /ˈɜːrsəs/
type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
which person or people
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No man can associate with bears for any considerable length of time without having it impressed upon him that Ursus Americanus is nobody's fool.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The people who live on the Pecos, away up in the canyon, almost in the afternoon shadow of Baldy and just this side of the Truchas Peaks, do not assert that the bears of that region are wiser than the bears of any other country on earth, for they are ready to admit that in this wide world are many things concerning which they know nothing.
a late time of life
From this reading Senor Mariano Ortiz of the Upper Pecos affirms upon the faith of a descendant of the Conquistadores that this is so, and he ought to know, for he and the bears have been joint occupants of the ranch for years.
