Chapter III

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

later than; following

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

the face or front of a building

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning we set out for the ruins of Labna.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

impossible to recover or recoup or overcome

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

come together

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

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

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning we set out for the ruins of Labna.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning we set out for the ruins of Labna.

not any; not one

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next morning we set out for the ruins of Labna.

a course of conduct

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The next morning we set out for the ruins of Labna.

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

local names for a cowboy (“vaquero” is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and “buckaroo” is used especially in California)

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.

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

From this reading Our road lay southeast, among hills, and was more picturesque than any we had seen in the country.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next morning we set out for the ruins of Labna.

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

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was one of the circumstances attending our exploration of ruins in this country, that until we arrived on the ground we had no idea of what we were to meet with.

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

From this reading At the distance of a mile and a half we reached a field of ruins, which, after all we had seen, created in us new feelings of astonishment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ruins of Labna.--Accounts of the Indians not to be relied on.--Irretrievable Ruin.--Extraordinary Structure.--Doorways.--Chambers.--Gigantic Wall, covered with Designs in Stucco.--Death's Heads.--Human Figures in Alto Relievo.--Colossal Figure seated.--Large Ball and Figures.--Dilapidated State of this Structure.--An arched Gateway.--Other Buildings.--Richly ornamented Doorway.--Courtyard.--Ornaments in Stucco.--Large Building.--Magnificent Edifice.--Facade ornamented with sculptured Stone.--Circular Hole leading to a subterranean Chamber.--The Ramon Tree.--A Cave.--Conversation with the Indians.--A Ride to the Hacienda of Tabi.--Sculptured Ornament.--Other Figures.--Visit to a Cave.--Tree-encumbered Path.--A Vaquero.--Descent into the Cave.--Fanciful Scene.--Return to the Rancho.--A Warm Bath.