20,000
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
5,000
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
ALAMEDA
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
in addition
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
AMERICANSnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
ATTRACTIONSnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
BATTLE-FIELD
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
Bronson
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From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
BUENA
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
CACTUSnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
CATERINA
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
CAVESnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
permission to do something
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
COOKERYnoun
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
COTTONnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
CURRENCYnounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
EDIBLESnounUS /ˈedəbəlz/
plural of “edible” — any substance that can be used as food
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
being one more than seven
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
FACTORYnounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
fellow-passengers
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From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
FRIJOLES
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
Garcia
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From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
a man of refinement
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
HACIENDAnounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
an opening into or through something
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
informantnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
a person who supplies information
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
MADRE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
MANUFACTURESnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/
plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
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 SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
MEXICANnounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
MEXICANSnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
MEXICOnounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
MONTEREYnounUS /ˌmɑːntərˈeɪ/
a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
having a point
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
PUCHERO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
unusual or striking
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
put a saddle on
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
SALTILLO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
SIERRAnounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
sixty-sevenadjective
being seven more than sixty
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
SOUTHWARDadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
carry out
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
TAMALESnounUS /təˈmɑːliz/
plural of “tamale” — a city in northern Ghana
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They also decided to allow the caves of Garcia to take care of themselves, much to the disappointment of their informant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
TORTILLASnounUS /ˌtɔːrˈtiːəz/
plural of “tortilla” — thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
VARIETIESnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
precisely as stated
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
VISTAnounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A remarkable hole in the mountain near Santa Caterina was pointed out by the same gentleman, but in spite of his voluble account of the attractive features of a journey there, they did not consent to stop for the excursion.
WAY-SIDE
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From this reading SOUTHWARD TO SALTILLO.--SANTA CATERINA.--REMARKABLE CAVES.--SCENERY OF THE SIERRA MADRE.--WAY-SIDE ATTRACTIONS.--THE CACTUS; ITS FLOWERS AND MANY VARIETIES.--SALTILLO.--THE ALAMEDA.--MEXICAN CURRENCY.--THE BATTLE-FIELD OF BUENA VISTA.--BY CARRIAGE AND SADDLE.--A NIGHT AT A HACIENDA.--MEXICAN COOKERY.--TORTILLAS, PUCHERO, FRIJOLES, TAMALES, AND OTHER EDIBLES.--HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN WAR FROM MONTEREY TO BUENA VISTA.--5,000 AMERICANS DEFEAT 20,000 MEXICANS.--DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD.--COTTON FACTORY AT SALTILLO.--COTTON MANUFACTURES IN MEXICO.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they passed Santa Caterina, eight or ten miles beyond Monterey, one of their fellow-passengers told them that there were some interesting caves not very far from the station, and also near Garcia, thirteen miles farther on.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On resuming their journey through Mexico, Doctor Bronson and his young companions proceeded by the railway southward to Saltillo, sixty-seven miles from Monterey.
