Chapter II

past form of “abdicate” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

subject to appointment

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

pass by

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

subject to popular election

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

set up or found

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

the act of departing

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

in a gradual manner

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

for this reason

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

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

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

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

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

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

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

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

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

the position of magistrate

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

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

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

appointed by nomination

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

an amount of time

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

by chance

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

express in words

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLERS.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading THE TRAVELLERS.

carried out without aid or assistance

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

up to a particular time

From this reading Miramón hence found himself _de facto_ and _de jure_ legitimate interim President; that is to say, for the period that must still elapse until the general elections.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

at the time that

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

in or at the place that

From this reading The latter, an energetic and most ambitious man, began by governing at Mexico, where he was careful in the first instance to have his nomination to the first magistracy approved by Congress, who unanimously elected him, and by the ayuntamiento.

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

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

which person or people

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the period when our story takes place, Mexico was going through one of those terrible crises, whose periodical return has gradually brought this hapless country into the extremity to which it is now reduced, and whence it cannot possibly emerge unaided.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.

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

From this reading The following are the facts that occurred:-- General Zuloaga, nominated President of the Republic, one day found--it is not known why--power too oppressive for his shoulders, and abdicated in favour of General don Miguel Miramón, who was consequently appointed interim President.