Chapter IV

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

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

(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 (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

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

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

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

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

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

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

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

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

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

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

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 He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

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

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

arrange in a container

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

of superior grade

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

ground snakes

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

dependable

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

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

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

precisely as stated

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went as far as Oraibi, many days' journey, to select their best peach seeds.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

at the time that

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

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

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The early churchmen did a great business in carrying seeds about, though the Indians and Mexicans were satisfied with beans and squashes and chili, asking nothing more.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Friar Baltazar was from a religious house in Spain which was noted for good living, and he himself had worked in the refectory.

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

From this reading (The peach orchards of Oraibi were very old, having been cultivated since the days of the earliest Spanish expeditions, when Coronado's captains gave the Moquis peach seeds brought from Spain.) His grape cuttings were brought from Sonora in baskets on muleback, and he would go all the way to the Villa (Santa Fé) for choice garden seeds, at the season when pack trains came up the Rio Grande valley.

a late time of life

From this reading Baltazar was not a lazy man, and in his first years there, before he became stout, he made long journeys in behalf of his mission and his garden.