Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

in a state of sleep

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The carriages in waiting were of various kinds.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

-ing form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

having the place or position changed

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

put on clothes

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

a card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

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

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

in an idle manner

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The carriages in waiting were of various kinds.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

social deportment

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a person of mixed racial ancestry (especially mixed European and Native American ancestry)

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

one of four equal parts

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

any competition

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The carriages in waiting were of various kinds.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The carriages in waiting were of various kinds.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The train rolled into Merida and halted under the walls of an old convent that has been converted into a public hospital.

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

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

at the time that

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

in or at the place that

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

which person or people

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading They stood or sat idly near their vehicles, and one was sound asleep on his box, where he evidently did not wish to be disturbed for so trivial a matter as earning a living.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the passengers emerged from the station Frank and Fred were impressed with the listlessness of the cab-drivers, who did not seem to care whether they obtained customers or not.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

a state of Mexico on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

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From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.

any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America

From this reading RAILWAY-STATION AT MERIDA.--PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.--THE _CALESA_.--A RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS.--WHEN MERIDA WAS FOUNDED.--PRACTICAL MODE OF DESIGNATING STREETS.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--_CASA MUNICIPAL_.--DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE PEOPLE.--INDIANS, SPANIARDS, AND MESTIZOS.--A CITY OF PRETTY WOMEN.--CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAYA RACE.--THE MESTIZO QUARTER.--SCENES IN THE MARKET.--BREAKFASTING AT A MEDIO RESTAURANT.--EUCHRE OR YUCCA.--USES OF THE YUCCA PLANT.--GAMBLING IN YUCATAN.--_LA LOTERIA_; HOW IT IS PLAYED.--AMERICAN COUNTERPART OF THE YUCATEO GAME.--A POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.