Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

in addition

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

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

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

plural of “aphorism” — a short pithy instructive saying

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

the framework of a bed

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

form a curve

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

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

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

full of events or incidents

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

made difficult or slow

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

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

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

an interconnected system of things or people

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

in a pretty manner

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

on the contrary

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

possessing sweep

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

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

From this reading The Casa Real, another name for the building generally designated as La Comunidad, had been swept and looked clean and cool, and I accepted the invitation to lodge there.

previously unknown

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

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

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

accept gladly

From this reading At the pueblo of San Francisco, prettily situated at the bend of a river, I was made very welcome.

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

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.

in or at the place that

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

during the time that

From this reading As the room was dark, I moved this contrivance out on the veranda, where I also stored my baggage, while my aparejos and saddles were put into the prison next door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was furnished with the unheard-of luxury of a bedstead, or rather the framework of one, made of a network of strong strips of hide.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A Cordial Reception at San Francisco--Mexicans in the Employ of Indians --The Morning Star, the Great God of the Coras--The Beginning of the World--How the Rain-clouds were First Secured--The Rabbit and the Deer--Aphorisms of a Cora Shaman--An Eventful Night--Hunting for Skulls--My Progress Impeded by Padre's Ban--Final Start for the Huichol Country--A Threatened Desertion.