Chapter III

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

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From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

later than; following

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

placed in a grave

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

mark as different

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

in an eminent manner

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading FIFTEEN YEARS' SEPARATION.

start firing a weapon

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

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

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

wood of a larch tree

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

small in range or scope

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

fermented Mexican drink from juice of various agave plants especially the maguey

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading FIFTEEN YEARS' SEPARATION.

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

in the near future

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

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

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

plural of “tortilla” — thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

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

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading Although the adventurer's resources were extremely limited, still he gave the little he possessed with such complacency and so much good humour to his guests, that the latter knew not how to thank him for the attentions he lavished upon them.

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

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

during the time that

From this reading Don Cornelio took up his jarana, and leaning against a larch tree, hummed one of those interminable Spanish romances he was so fond of, in order to keep awake while awaiting his partner's return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reception offered the travellers by Don Cornelio was stamped with that graceful kindness and careless ease which so eminently distinguish the Spanish character.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.

a late time of life

From this reading FIFTEEN YEARS' SEPARATION.

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From this reading After supping as well as they could on _tasajo_ (jerked meat) and _tortillas_ of maize, washed down with _pulque_ and _mezcal_, they carefully wrapped themselves in their zarapés, lay down on the ground with their feet to the fire, and soon appeared to be buried in a deep sleep.