age-worn
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(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 It was all as Spanish as old Mexico.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
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a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was all as Spanish as old Mexico.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
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blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
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bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
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showing who or what does the action
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a steep high face of rock
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coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
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tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
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the time during which someone's life continues
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discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
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DWELLERSnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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embossedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɔːst/
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
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to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The place reeked of those old strenuous border days of the Southwest, and the ranch seemed to have imbibed equally of the customs and usages of the early Spanish and Indian possessors of the country.
evaporationnounUS /ɪˌvæpərˈeɪʃən/
the process of becoming a vapor
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exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Sid and Scotty went out to help Big John with the horses and hounds and then explored the ranch patio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
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gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
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gossiped
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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of comparatively great physical weight or density
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give help or assistance; be of service
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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Hinchman's
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Sid and Scotty went out to help Big John with the horses and hounds and then explored the ranch patio.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
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imbibedverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪbd/
past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
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relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all as Spanish as old Mexico.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
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the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
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MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
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the force of workers available
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metates
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MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
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MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
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an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
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Navahonoun
a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
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Neyani
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the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
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ollas
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
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pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
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PimanounUS /ˈpiːmə/
a member of the North American Indian people living in southern Arizona and northern Mexico
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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porousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrəs/
able to absorb fluids
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possessors
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raitas
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ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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reeked
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
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Scotty
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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serapes
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Sid
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
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the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading It was all as Spanish as old Mexico.
stogiesnounUS /ˈstoʊɡiːz/
plural of “stogy” — a cheap cigar
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a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
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strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The place reeked of those old strenuous border days of the Southwest, and the ranch seemed to have imbibed equally of the customs and usages of the early Spanish and Indian possessors of the country.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sid and Scotty went out to help Big John with the horses and hounds and then explored the ranch patio.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
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a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all as Spanish as old Mexico.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE CLIFF DWELLERS The older men went inside to Major Hinchman’s big living room where, over some Mexican stogies, they discussed Neyani and his Black Panther and gossiped over old Army days.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE CLIFF DWELLERS The older men went inside to Major Hinchman’s big living room where, over some Mexican stogies, they discussed Neyani and his Black Panther and gossiped over old Army days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sid and Scotty went out to help Big John with the horses and hounds and then explored the ranch patio.
