used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
Cruz
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From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
foam-flecked
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From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
set up or found
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
Grande
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From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
highest in quality
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
GringonounUS /ˈɡrɪŋɡoʊ/
a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
hot-headed
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From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
most important element
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
the force of workers available
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
MEXICOnounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
mustangsnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋz/
plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading After riding over a rough and rugged trail, nearly always in sight of a range of distant snow-clad mountains, the men and boys, hot, dusty and tired, reached the quaint little frontier town about four o’clock in the afternoon.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
communicated in words
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
Vera
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From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
wadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
war-ships
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From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The action of the United States Government in sending war-ships to Vera Cruz and landing marines and soldiers at that port was of a too recent occurrence for the hot-headed Mexicans to have forgotten their anger and resentment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
which person or people
From this reading IN MEXICO In the little settlement on the Rio Grande, situated at the terminus of the short line of railroad, the five encountered a Mexican, who, for a few coins, piloted them to a place along the river where the banks were so shelving that for a great part of the way horses could wade across.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
but in spite of that
From this reading At a lonely, deserted spot the Americans set foot in Mexico--that land of revolution and turmoil--a land that may truthfully boast of the most wonderful resources, yet within the confines of which can be found the greatest of poverty and misery.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Therefore as the foam-flecked, steaming mustangs jogged slowly along the main street an occasional cry of “Gringo” generally uttered by some youthful voice rose above the sound of trampling hoofs.
