Chapter XXXIII

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From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

a disposition to behave aggressively

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

(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 In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

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

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

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

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

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

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

a state at a particular time

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

carefully weighed

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

put on clothes

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

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From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

plural of “exaction” — act of demanding or levying by force or authority

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

usually; as a rule

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

the quality of being humane

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

having no employment

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

communication between individuals

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

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

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

an inclination to do something

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

any competition

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

of superior grade

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

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

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading From his “Travels” I shall select such remarks and incidents as tend to illustrate the present character and condition of the native Indians.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading “The Peruvian Indians are a strong, healthy race, though not very tall, and generally laborious, for every kind of labor is performed by them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

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

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

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

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We shall then be better able to judge what they have gained by their intercourse with Europeans.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In Potosi, however, the miners, all Indians, have acquired a character for habits of idleness and a propensity to defraud their employers, which it must be admitted is not altogether without foundation, though I think the cause of the evils complained of may be traced to harsh treatment, or to unwarrantable exactions of some sort, aggression being as frequent on one side as delinquency on the other.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Character of the Indians.--Employed in the mines.--Story of a pickaxe.--Mr. Temple’s conduct considered.--Humanity of the Indians to him.--His reflections.--Dress of the Indian men;--of the women._ In 1825, Edmund Temple, a young Englishman, went out to Potosi as agent for a mining company formed in London.