Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

how long something has existed

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

(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 Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

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

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

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From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

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From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

scraped or touched lightly in passing

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

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

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

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From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

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

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

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

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

an unjust act

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

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

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

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From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

a particular point in time

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

and nothing more

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

owed as a debt

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

the condition of a peon

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

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From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment

From this reading He escaped, but only from one servitude to another, for Don Abrahan befriended him only to reduce him to peonage on his ranch.

transport commercially

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

plural of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

a male human offspring

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

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From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

make square

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

having a sophisticated charm

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Don Abrahan was a power in all that district of California, his cattle grazed on a thousand hills, and his name was feared for many square miles.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

the act of testing something

From this reading He is made the servant of Don Roberto, son of old Abrahan, and his lot is every moment a trial to his proud spirit.

up to a particular time

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Helena escapes up a tree, but her slipper falls into the hands of Roberto's friend.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

at the time that

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading Young Henderson finds that, though suave in manner, the don has him in his power, and he accepts his bondage--but only until he can plan escape, which is a difficult matter, owing to the power of Don Abrahan.

during the time that

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading At the feast celebrating the coming of age of Don Roberto, Henderson is questioned by Helena Sprague, affianced wife of Roberto as to his presence as a servant.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They are talking--which fact alone would compromise a woman in that country--when Roberto and a friend come along.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading It was in the days of bucko skippers and Gabriel, driven beyond endurance by brutality and injustice, deserted ship while they were loading skins from the ranch of Don Abrahan Cruz y Garvanza, not far from the pueblo of Los Angeles.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO MONTEREY GEORGE WASHINGTON OGDEN The previous chapters When Gabriel Henderson, young and keen for adventure, shipped aboard a Yankee ship, and sailed around the Horn to California, he little guessed how his future was to lie in that land of golden fortunes.