Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

(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 Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

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

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

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

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

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

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

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

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

-ing form of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

having or showing distrust

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

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From this reading GUAYMAS.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

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

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

the force of workers available

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

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

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

not any; not one

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

and nothing more

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

in a serious manner

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

express in speech

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

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

From this reading Curious, fickle, cowardly, rash, distrustful, cruel, and superstitious--such is the Mexican.

required or under orders

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

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

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Let it not be supposed that we speak thus through a hatred of a people, among whom we lived so long; on the contrary, we love the Mexicans, we pity them, we should like to see them regard seriously their position, as a free nation, and behave as men; but we repeat it, they are terrible, stormy, and obstinate children, from whom no good can be derived, we are honestly afraid.

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

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

except if; if not

From this reading Their deplorable conduct, under all circumstances, since they succeeded in constituting themselves an independent nation, proves that, unless an entire change takes place in their character, no more is to be hoped from them in the future than they have effected in the past.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Mexicans are only children, though terrible children we allow, on whom it is impossible to calculate, no matter in what way.