Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

for a short time

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

plural of “beneficiary” — the recipient of funds or other benefits

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961)

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

one or the other of two

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading On the mountain there was one spot of which she was especially fond.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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 She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading On the mountain there was one spot of which she was especially fond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

not accessible to view

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

a large number or amount

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

held dear

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

many times at short intervals

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

on one occasion

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

above and across; more than

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

arrange in a container

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows southeastward from New Mexico through western Texas

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

put a saddle on

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

cut with a saw

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

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

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the mountain there was one spot of which she was especially fond.

morally degraded

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the mountain there was one spot of which she was especially fond.

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

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

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

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

male cat

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

having come into contact

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The almost hidden pack mules and their towering loads of faggots, _hoja_, hay and other commodities were sights she never tired of, although the scars on some of the meek beasts once in awhile brought tears to her eyes.

at the time that

From this reading The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation.

in or at the place that

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

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

From this reading She explored the ruins of the old church at Pecos, where the Texan prisoners had spent a miserable night; the squalid hamlets of San Miguel, which she had passed through on her way to Santa Fe, and Anton Chico had been visited; the miserable little sheep ranchos had been investigated and other rides had taken her to other outlying districts; but the one she loved best was the trail up over the mountain behind Santa Fe.

during the time that

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOM RENEGES As the days passed while waiting for the return of the caravan to Missouri, Patience rode abroad with either her uncle or her father, sometimes in the Dearborn, but more often in the saddle.