used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
barrancas
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From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
BATOPILAS
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From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
Cerro
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From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
CHIHUAHUAnounUS /tʃəˈwɑːwɑː/
a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
MADRES
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From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
MINERALnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
REGIONSnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
RICHESTadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
SIERRAnounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
SOUTHWESTERNadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southwest
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
southwestwardnoun
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
steepestadjectiveUS /ˈstiːpəst/
superlative of “steep” — having a sharp inclination
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
carry out
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
up to a particular time
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
undevelopedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/
not developed, mature, or fully formulated
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual Mexican method is to abandon a badly washed trail and strike out in a new direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This portion of the trail has been so improved by the energetic mine owners, and was so broad and smooth, that our mules could often take up a trot, which seemed doubly fast after our laborious plodding through the rough, unbroken portion over which we had passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After leaving Cerro Colorado, with its undeveloped possibilities, the trail leads southwestward through the broken barrancas toward Batopilas.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This trail had been built along some of the steepest cliffs and most rugged mountain sides, and must have been a work of great expense, for after every rainy season, lasting from June till September, these are badly washed out and require continuous repairs.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA--DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE RICHEST SILVER REGIONS OF THE WORLD--MINERAL WEALTH OF THE SIERRA MADRES--THE BATOPILAS DISTRICT.
