Chapter VIII

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

matters of personal concern

From this reading J. L. STEPHENS.--RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AT PRESENT.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

light teasing repartee

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

past form of “circumvent” — surround so as to force to give up

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

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

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

issue a decree

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a search for knowledge

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading J. L. STEPHENS.--RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AT PRESENT.

a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading J. L. STEPHENS.--RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AT PRESENT.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The offer was accepted, and the agreement carried out by both parties.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading J. L. STEPHENS.--RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AT PRESENT.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading J. L. STEPHENS.--RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AT PRESENT.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading J. L. STEPHENS.--RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AT PRESENT.

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 They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

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

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

soldiers collectively

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

in or at the place that

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading AQUEDUCT AT QUERETARO.--THE RESULT OF A BANTER.--THE HILL OF THE BELLS.--PLACE WHERE MAXIMILIAN WAS SHOT.--REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO.--FOREIGN INTERVENTION.--MAXIMILIAN BECOMES EMPEROR.--THE "BLACK DECREE."--WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH TROOPS FROM MEXICO.--MAXIMILIAN'S DEFEAT, CAPTURE, AND DEATH.--HOW A FRENCH NEWSPAPER CIRCUMVENTED THE LAWS.--PRONUNCIAMENTOS.--JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT.--THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF MEXICO.--A WONDERFUL PROPHECY.--PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUAREZ.--RELIGION IN MEXICO.--FORMER POWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.--THE LAWS OF THE REFORM.--PROTESTANT CHURCHES AND PROTESTANT WORK.--MISSIONARY MARTYRS.--MURDER OF REV.

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

From this reading They learned on inquiry that it was built by one of the citizens at an expense of half a million dollars; the story goes that it was the result of a banter between him and another wealthy Mexican, one offering to supply the city with water if the other would build a shrine and saint of solid silver.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading One of the first things to attract the attention of the youths was the aqueduct by which Queretaro is supplied with water.