used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
(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 The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
batsadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
bird-like
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From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
chirpingverbUS /ˈtʃɜːrpɪŋ/
-ing form of “chirp” — make high-pitched sounds
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
gotten under control
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
dungnounUS /dʌŋ/
fecal matter of animals
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
ELnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading EL FRIO.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
FRIO
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From this reading EL FRIO.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
immediately past
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
lathed
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From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
pajareque
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From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
go across or through
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
sala
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From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading We tried in vain to smoke them out by means of dried cow dung.
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 The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On arriving at El Frio, we were agreeably surprised at finding more spacious accommodations than we had anticipated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In addition to a large _sala_ or reception room, it contained three or four sleeping apartments; but these last were so full of bats, that it was impossible to pass a comfortable night in them, especially on account of the disagreeable odor proceeding from these disgusting creatures, while the incessant bird-like chirping sound which they made overhead, completely murdered our first night’s sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house, although thatched like all the rest with palm leaves, was spacious and well built of _pajareque_; that is, the framework of the walls was of strong posts of timber, well lathed and plastered over with soft mud mixed with straw.
