Chapter XII

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

any person at all

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

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

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

causing inconvenience

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

at any time

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

start firing a weapon

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

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

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

the head of a state government

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

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

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

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

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

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

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

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

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

not any; not one

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

on the contrary

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

the first light of day

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

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

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

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

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading MEXICAN POLITENESS.--FREE GIFTS OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY.--AWKWARD MISTAKES.--AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S DILEMMA, AND HOW SHE GOT OUT OF IT.--UNCLE FREDDY AND THE GOVERNOR OF ACAPULCO.--THE GREAT MARKET; SIGHTS AND SCENES THERE.--ON THE CANAL.--EXTENSIVE LOCAL COMMERCE.--THE _CHINAMPAS_, OR FLOATING GARDENS.--AN EXCURSION ON THE LAKES.--SANTA ANITA, A PLACE OF RECREATION.--EXPERTS IN DIVING.--THE HILL OF ESTRELLA.--THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE; PRESCOTT'S DESCRIPTION OF THE FEARFUL CEREMONY.--FISHING IN THE LAKES.--THE AXOLOTL.--FISH OR REPTILE?--FLIES' EGGS AS AN ARTICLE OF FOOD.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

characterized by variety

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'

precisely as stated

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

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

From this reading In one day a dozen or twenty houses were offered to us; and ever since then, if no more than two or three are tendered between sunrise and bed-time, we think it is a very poor day for business.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We have been much impressed and amused," said Fred in a letter to his mother, "with the Mexican, or, rather, the Spanish, forms of politeness.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Whenever we are introduced to anybody, he immediately says, 'Remember that your house is at No. -- on ---- Street,' notwithstanding that we may have told him we are comfortably quartered at the hotel.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Sometimes the form is varied by saying, 'My house and all it contains are yours.'