Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

subject to appointment

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

travel up

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a grain of barley

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

the act of buying

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a female giant

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

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

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

the force of workers available

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a coniferous tree

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

having low density

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

the state of being asleep

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

covered with snow

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

a special situation

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

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

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

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From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

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

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

in or at the place that

From this reading Doctor Bronson was not ambitious to undertake the expedition, but he encouraged the youths in their desire, and arranged to accompany them as far as the foot of the cone, where the saddle-horses are left.

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

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

a Caucasian

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ASCENT OF POPOCATEPETL.--"THE WHITE WOMAN."--GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE VOLCANO.--FIRST ASCENT BY WHITE MEN.--AMECAMECA.--HIRING HORSES AND BUYING PROVISIONS.--EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCURSION.--DANGER OF ROBBERS.--PEONS AND VOLCANEROS.--FIELDS OF BARLEY AND FORESTS OF PINE.--AN INDIAN TRADITION.--FATE OF THE GIANT AND GIANTESS.--ICE FROM POPOCATEPETL FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO.--SULPHUR FROM THE CRATER.--SLEEPING AT TLAMACAS.--ARRIVAL AT LA CRUZ.--THE ASCENT ON FOOT.--DIFFICULTIES OF CLIMBING IN THE RAREFIED AIR.--THE PICO DEL FRAILE.--CAUGHT IN A CLOUD.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

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

From this reading Frank was appointed the historian of the affair, and performed his work in a manner that secured the hearty commendation of the Doctor.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Our readers may judge for themselves of the young man's literary abilities; we have not changed a line or a word of his account, which was as follows:

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

From this reading It was the most natural thing in the world that the daily view of the snow-covered mountains, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, roused in the youths a desire to ascend to the top of the former.