Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

later than; following

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

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

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

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

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

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From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

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From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

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From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

set up or found

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

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

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

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

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

causing intoxication

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

the force of workers available

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

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

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

above and across; more than

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

loaded past capacity

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

existing or coming before

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

give an incentive for action

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

requiring sitting or little activity

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

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

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

not known

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

up to a particular time

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

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

From this reading If it happened, however, that one or other of the feasters overloaded his stomach with the good things set before him, after the ceremony was over a decoction made from juniper-twigs afforded prompt and energetic relief.

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

From this reading Intoxicating drinks were unknown to the sedentary inhabitants of New Mexico previous to the advent of Europeans.

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

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Among Indians any great feast, like the dance of the ayash tyucotz described in the preceding chapter, is not followed by the blue Monday with which modern civilization is often afflicted.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading But the majority were glad to retire to their habitual quarters for a good rest after the day's exertions, and these woke up the following morning bright and active, as if nothing had happened to divert them from the duties and occupations of every-day life.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Among the younger men it was not rare for some to remain in company with the fair sex until the small hours of morning, in which case the rising sun found them somewhat out of sleep.