Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

giving an advantage

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

in addition

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

for the reason that

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

a midday meal

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

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From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The latter part of my travels I employed none but Indians.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

the act of departing

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

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

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

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

From this reading The latter part of my travels I employed none but Indians.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

go away from a place

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

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

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

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From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The latter part of my travels I employed none but Indians.

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From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

not one, and not any

From this reading The latter part of my travels I employed none but Indians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latter part of my travels I employed none but Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

and nothing more

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

almost; nearly

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

more desirable than another

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

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

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

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

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

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

From this reading Inexperienced Help--How to Acquire Riches from the Mountains--Sierra del Nayarit--The Coras--Their Aversion to "Papers"--Their Part in Mexican Politics--A Dejeuner a la Fourchette--La Danza.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The latter part of my travels I employed none but Indians.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

the trait of being unwilling

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

precisely as stated

From this reading The unwillingness of desirable men to leave their homes makes a frequent change very embarrassing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever the Indians understood something about packing mules, I preferred them to the Mexicans, because I could learn much from them on the way.

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

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

which person or people

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is practically impossible to travel from tribe to tribe in Mexico without changing muleteers, not only because the men generally object to going so far from their homes, but also because it is not advantageous to employ men who do not know the country through which they are passing.