1.20
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From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
4
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From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
AcapulconounUS /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/
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 When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
Amecameca
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From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
AMUSEMENTSnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
ATTENDANCEnounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
BOOK-STORES
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
BULL-FIGHT
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
BULL-FIGHTING
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
CARGADORES
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
CEREMONIALS
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
COCK-FIGHTING
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
COMMINGLINGverbUS /kɑːˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “commingle” — mix or blend
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
Cruz
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From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
DISGRACEFULadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
distinctivelyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/
in an identifiably distinctive manner
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
HOSPITALSnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
Interoceanic
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From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
JUDASnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
KILLINGnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
Lazero
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From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
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 The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
MARIONETTEnoun
a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
MEXICANnounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
MEXICOnounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
MINORadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
Morelos
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From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
ORIGINnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
PASTORELA
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
PECULIARITIESnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
PERFORMANCEnounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
PORTALES
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
POSADA
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From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
PROCESSIONSnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
PUPILSnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
RAPACIOUSadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
SCHOOLSnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
SUPPORTINGadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
swoopedverbUS /swuːpt/
past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
THEATRESnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAPACIOUS CARGADORES.--OLD BOOK-STORES IN THE PORTALES.--PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL; THE PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE.--THEATRES AND HOSPITALS.--A THEATRE SUPPORTING A HOSPITAL.--THE BROTHERS OF CHARITY.--INSIDE THE THEATRES.--A PERFORMANCE OF OPERA.--A MINOR THEATRE.--LISTENING TO A MEXICAN PERFORMANCE.--BULL-FIGHTING IN MEXICO.--A DISGRACEFUL SPORT.--ORIGIN OF THE BULL-FIGHT.--MARIONETTE THEATRES.--THE PROCESSIONS.--MEXICAN LOVE FOR COCK-FIGHTING.--COMMINGLING OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIALS AND AMUSEMENTS.--THE POSADA AND THE PASTORELA; THEIR PECULIARITIES.--KILLING JUDAS.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The Morelos, or Interoceanic Railway, the one by which the party had travelled, is distinctively a Mexican line; it was built by Mexican capital, or capital borrowed by Mexicans, and the management is Mexican throughout.
Vera
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From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
at the time that
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The train by which our friends returned to the capital left Amecameca at 1.20 in the afternoon, and reached the San Lazero station at 4 o'clock.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When finished it will be literally what its name implies, as it will connect the Atlantic Ocean at Vera Cruz with the Pacific at Acapulco.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A crowd of cargadores swooped down on the baggage, and for a time threatened to disappear with it in as many directions as there were single pieces, but by dint of watchfulness and energy it was rescued and placed in charge of a runner from the hotel.
