Chapter VII

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From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

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

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

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From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

not functioning properly

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

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From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

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

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

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

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

of or relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

plural of “descent” — a movement downward

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

the distance around a person's body

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

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

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

and nothing more

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

on the contrary

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

put a saddle on

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

express in speech

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

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

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

precisely as stated

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

be dressed in

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

at the time that

From this reading They have the advantage of being very easily put on and slipped off when the rider alights.

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From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

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

From this reading Before parting from our friends the mules, it may not be amiss to speak of the equipment for man and beast which obtains in Colombian Andine regions.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The stirrups are a large shoe wherein the whole foot is encased, made of copper or brass.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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

From this reading The saddle used—sometimes native, sometimes European—offers nothing striking in its composition, only that it is provided with a crupper which must be very strong—strong as a braced strap—since in the steep ascents or descents the girth alone would be insufficient.

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

From this reading The men wear leggings or _zamorros_, which, in fact, are rather seatless trousers than leggings, 2 feet wide, held together by a strap across the loins, the outside consisting of tanned hide with the hair on it, and the inside of soft leather.