Chapter X

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

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

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From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

brought into existence

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

a native or resident of California

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

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From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

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

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

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

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

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

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

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

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

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

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

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From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

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

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

not any; not one

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

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

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

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

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

in a prominent way

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

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From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

with skill

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

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

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

up to a particular time

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL AT SEÑOR MENDOZA'S HACIENDA HOUSE If taste and industry had been used in decorating the exterior of Señor Mendoza's mansion for the great ballroom function, the interior gave evidence of no lack of these same qualities.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

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

From this reading It was the ballroom used for the baile--large party--that showed the resource of California and the cleverness of Mendoza at the best.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The artistic spirit of the Latin is to the manner born, and the early Californian developed his inheritance by daily communings with the beauties of earth, and air, and sky.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading For smaller parties he had reception room, dining room and dancing hall finished in the oak that his own forests furnished, peons having skillfully hewed the wood, then, under the master's directions, polishing the grain until the markings stood out prominently.

a late time of life

From this reading Mendoza, moreover, had seen the wonder spots from Paris to Madrid and Vienna; and the fruits of his experience had ripened and mellowed in the years of wealth and leisure he had spent on his estate at Mission San José.