used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRUISE IN NORTHERN MEXICO.--III.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading A CRUISE IN NORTHERN MEXICO.--III.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
in a gradual manner
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A CRUISE IN NORTHERN MEXICO.--III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRUISE IN NORTHERN MEXICO.--III.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
inducesverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
lenientlyadverbUS /ˈliːnjəntli/
in a permissively lenient manner
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
MEXICOnounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading A CRUISE IN NORTHERN MEXICO.--III.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A CRUISE IN NORTHERN MEXICO.--III.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
predispositionnounUS /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
susceptibility to a pathogen
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
sapsnounUS /sæps/
plural of “sap” — a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
seductionnounUS /sɪˈdʌkʃən/
enticing someone astray from right behavior
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is hopeless to attempt to combat the native predisposition to midday slumber.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
softensverbUS /ˈsɔːfənz/
third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However fierce their original abhorrence of the practice may be, gradually the climate saps and softens it, and induces them to regard it leniently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few foreigners successfully resist the seduction of the _siesta_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are two things that the settler will find gaining a hold on him after a short residence in Mexico, namely, cigarette smoking and indolence.
