Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

anew

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

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

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

From this reading Evidently some antinuisance crusade had invaded San Juan.

a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley

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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

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

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

on the far side of; further than

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the organic process of bearing flowers

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

persuasion of voters in a political campaign

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plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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

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a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading Evidently some antinuisance crusade had invaded San Juan.

demanding attention

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

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

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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

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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

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one or the other of two

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angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

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tiresomely long; seemingly without end

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unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently some antinuisance crusade had invaded San Juan.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

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plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

moody and melancholic

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

From this reading Evidently some antinuisance crusade had invaded San Juan.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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a high place

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

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

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

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

the act of retaining something

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

a period of time assigned for work

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

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past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading Evidently some antinuisance crusade had invaded San Juan.

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

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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bestow a quality on

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any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

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small in range or scope

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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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

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

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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the force of workers available

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

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used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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occurring from time to time

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

a member of a police force

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

distribute or disperse widely

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Maintained an upright posture.

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plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

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From this reading TENOCHTITLAN OF TO-DAY The El Paso Limited picked me up again twenty-four hours later.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

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create by training and teaching

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From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

being four more than twenty

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lacking grace in movement or posture

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marked by dissimilarity

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading TENOCHTITLAN OF TO-DAY The El Paso Limited picked me up again twenty-four hours later.

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

From this reading Beyond Querétaro's ungainly aqueduct spread fields of tobacco, blooming with a flower not unlike the lily; then vast, almost endless stretches of dead, dry corn up low heights on either hand, and occasional fields of maguey in soldierly files.

plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

during the time that

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beyond Querétaro's ungainly aqueduct spread fields of tobacco, blooming with a flower not unlike the lily; then vast, almost endless stretches of dead, dry corn up low heights on either hand, and occasional fields of maguey in soldierly files.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mexico is a country of such vast vistas that a man might easily be taken and executed by bandits within plain sight of his friends without their being able to lend him assistance.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.

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From this reading At San Juan del Rio, famous for its lariats, a dozen men and a woman stood in a row, some forty feet from the train, holding coils of woven-leather ropes of all sizes, but in glum and hopeless silence, while a policeman paced back and forth to prevent them from either canvassing the train-windows or crying their wares.