Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

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

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

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

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

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

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

only a very short time before

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

for the reason that

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

a price below the standard price

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

not accessible to view

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

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

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

crowded or massed together

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

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

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

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

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

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

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

Mexican plant used especially for making pulque which is the source of the colorless Mexican liquor, mescal

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

above and across; more than

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

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From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

fermented Mexican drink from juice of various agave plants especially the maguey

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

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From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

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

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

in the near future

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

toward the south

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

not in physical motion

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

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

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

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

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

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

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

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

From this reading Indian corn, dry and shriveled, was sometimes shocked as in the States.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading TRAMPING THE BYWAYS Heavy weather still hung over the land to the southward.

at the time that

From this reading When fresh, it is said to be beneficial in kidney troubles and other ailments, but soon becomes over-fermented in the pulquerías of the cities and more harmful than a stronger liquor.

which person or people

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The first field of maguey appeared, planted in long rows, barely a foot high, but due in a year or two to produce pulque, the Mexican scourge, because of its cheapness, stupefying the poorer classes.

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From this reading Within the car was an American of fifty, thin and drawn, with huddled shoulders, who had been beaten by rebel forces in Zacatecas and robbed of his worldly wealth of $13,000 hidden in vain in his socks.