Chapter VII

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

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

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

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

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

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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From this reading THE ATEPETL.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

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From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

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From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

travel across or pass over

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

in a very pleasurable manner

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

without the natural or usual covering

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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 The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

past form of “intersect” — meet at a point

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

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

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

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

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

above and across; more than

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

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From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

not in physical motion

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

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

From this reading THE ATEPETL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

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

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

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

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

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

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

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

From this reading Texas is intersected by two lines of continuous forests, which run from the north, near the sources of the Rio Trinidad to the Arkansas river.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading These forests are called the "Cross Timbers;" behind them commence the immense prairies of Apacheria, on which countless herds of buffaloes and wild horses wander about at liberty.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The latter formed a dense dome of foliage over the callis, which they sheltered from the hot beams of the southern sun, and protected from the cold gusts which at times descend from the mountains in the winter season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the centre of a narrow valley, enclosed on three sides by the denuded and serrated crests of the mountains--and on the banks of the Rio Sabina, a little above its confluence with the Vermejo, where it still flows wide and transparent between undulating banks, bordered by clumps of cotton-wood trees and dwarf palms--an Indian village was deliciously scattered among the trees.