used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
(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 Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
characterizesverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
che
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From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
classingverbUS /ˈklæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
approval
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
moralenounUS /mərˈæl/
a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The different names are all native.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The different names are all native.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
and nothing more
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
PampasnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
partaking
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From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
Patagonian
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From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
Patagonians
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From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
puel
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From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
Puelches
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From this reading _Puelches_ means the people living to the east, from “_puel_,” east, and _che_, people.
Puilliches
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From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
any competition
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
express in words
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I shall not, therefore, lower the standard—neither of their bodies nor their minds—by classing them among “Pampas Indians.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of these tribes—one and all of them—we have, unfortunately, a much less favorable impression; and shall therefore be able to say but little to their credit.
at the time that
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
a Caucasian
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
which person or people
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some add the _Puilliches_, who dwell on the southern rim of the Pampas; but these, although they extend their excursions over a portion of the great plain, are different from the other Pampas Indians in many respects,—altogether a braver and better race of men, and partaking more of the character of the Patagonians,—both in point of _physique_ and _morale_,—of which tribes, indeed, they are evidently only a branch, In their dealings with white men, when fairly treated, these have exhibited the same noble bearing which characterizes the true Patagonian.
