Chapter XIV

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading “My Indians are all very superstitious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

-ing form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

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

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

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

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

one or the other of two

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

set up or found

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

within a building

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

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

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

hear with intention

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

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

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My Indians are all very superstitious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

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

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

select carefully from a group

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

express in words

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

the act of defending yourself

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading “My Indians are all very superstitious.

carry out

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All I can say in self-defense is that in Yucatan the subtle contagion of ‘mañana’ does get into one’s blood.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

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

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

precisely as stated

From this reading “My Indians are all very superstitious.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

at the time that

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

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

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading They believe whole-heartedly in witches and elves, and if one digs deep enough he finds a good deal of veneration for several deities not mentioned in the Bible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.

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

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “One day when the rain and the Evil Wind conspired to keep us indoors,” says Don Eduardo, “I found it much more interesting to listen to the yarns of the Indians than to work at routine tasks.

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

From this reading STORY-TELLERS OF YUCATAN In wet weather the archæologist may take either a well-earned rest or he may busy himself with cataloguing and packing the trophies of his trusty pick and shovel.