Chapter III

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

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

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

any large and important church

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a period of 10 years

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

let have

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

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

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

immediately past

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

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 Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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 AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

relating to or being a palace

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

third-person singular of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

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 U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

the environmental condition

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

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

From this reading The first opportunity to see a Mexican city was afforded to our friends at Monterey, and they fully enjoyed it.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Being the most northern city of Mexico, Monterey has been much invaded by Americans during the last decade, and many citizens of the United States are established there in various lines of business.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Every walk along the streets and every drive in the city and its vicinity was full of interest, and there was little that escaped their observation.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE AMERICAN INVASION OF TO-DAY.--MONTEREY AS A HEALTH RESORT; ITS SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.--THE CATHEDRAL AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--CAPTURE OF MONTEREY BY GENERAL TAYLOR.--SHORT HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR.--FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TO MONTEREY.--THE ATTACK ON THE CITY.--CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AND THE BISHOP'S PALACE.--FRANK RECITES A POEM.--LIEUT.

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

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading U. S. GRANT AND WHAT HE DID AT MONTEREY.--A STORY ABOUT JEFFERSON DAVIS.--HOW JOHN PHENIX ESCAPED CASHIERING--SIGHTS OF THE CITY.--THE MARKET-PLACE AND WHAT WAS SEEN THERE.--FRUITS, BIRDS, POTTERY, ETC.--IN A MONTEREY HOUSE.--A PALATIAL RESIDENCE.