used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
claimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
disputants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
encroachedverbUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃt/
past form of “encroach” — advance beyond the usual limit
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
fair-mindedadjective
of a person; just and impartial; not prejudiced
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
grabbersnounUS /ˈɡræbərz/
plural of “grabber” — an unpleasant person who grabs inconsiderately
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
grantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
irrigable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
the act of departing
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
engage in
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
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 “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
non-Indian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
PueblonounUS /pˈwebloʊ/
a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
strivesverbUS /straɪvz/
third-person singular of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
unirrigated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
unprotesting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Why don’t the fellows protest in a way which will get some one after the land grabbers?” demanded Mr. Burt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
WesternernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
which person or people
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Simple enough to one who will study the situation fairly: most of the good, irrigable land has been encroached upon by non-Indian claimants, leaving the arid, unirrigated portions to the unprotesting Indian farmer who strives pitifully to make a living for himself and his dependents.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Every fair-minded Westerner recognizes the necessity of clearing up the conflicting Spanish and American land grants in New Mexico, but we want this done without illegal treatment of the honest, faithful natives of the land.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Many disputants maintain that the Pueblo Indians are so lazy that they won’t farm what little land they have, so why should they not give up tracts which they do not live upon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Burt seemed ill at ease, but the young Ranger gave him small chance to offer further opinions on the subject.
