used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
alcaldenoun
a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
alguazils
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From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
carousingadjectiveUS /kərˈaʊzɪŋ/
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
cuchillo
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From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
one or the other of two
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
elnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
Guanajuato
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
an established custom
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
haftnounUS /hæft/
the handle of a weapon or tool
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
hotheadedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
Joaquina
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From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
liquorsnounUS /ˈlɪkərz/
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
Los
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From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
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 Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
patrona
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From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
quarrelingverbUS /ˈkwɑːrəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
Rayas
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From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
SituatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
a special situation
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
tianounUS /ˈtiːə/
brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A young man was slowly approaching the _venta_, and although he kept his hand upon the haft of his _cuchillo_, it was more from habit than caution, for he was evidently in a deep reverie.
venta
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From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
at the time that
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The _venta_ of _tia_ Joaquina was widely celebrated among the miners of Los Rayas for the excellence of its liquors, the fine flavor of its _cigarettes_, and the buxom beauty of _el patrona_, or “the hostess.”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Many a tragic scene had those old walls witnessed, either within or without, as the miners of Los Rayas, as a general thing, are not over punctilious in regard to the shedding of blood when their veracity or honor is deemed brought in question.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of Guanajuato, it was allowed a little more license then would have been shown it, had it stood in a more respectable portion of the city.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Many a night of wild revelry, drinking, carousing, quarreling, and fighting had been passed there by the hotheaded young miners of the surrounding country, without fear of being interrupted by the entrance of the _alguazils_, to wind up their festivities by a morning visit at the _levee_ of the _alcalde_.
