Chapter IV

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

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

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

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

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

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

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

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

having the legs uncovered by clothing

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

a period of 100 years

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading The Convent of St. Francis.

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

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

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

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From this reading The Convent of St. Francis.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

highest in quality

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

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

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

only a very short time before

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

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

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

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

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

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

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

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

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

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

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

conformity or harmony

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

the force of workers available

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

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

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

as follows

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

not any; not one

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Convent of St. Francis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading This figure is not out of keeping with the picture, but in perfect harmony with it.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

unusual or striking

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

something of sentimental value

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

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

From this reading The Convent of St. Francis.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

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

From this reading The Convent of St. Francis.

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

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.

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

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

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

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

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

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Beside men armed to the teeth, women dressed as in the days of Cortez and Pizarro, and barelegged Indians, with feet encased in ancient sandals, the gown of the monk appears, not as an anomaly, but as a highly poetic souvenir.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In the present state of society in Europe, in which the principles and traditions of the Middle Ages have been so completely broken up, one can hardly form any idea of the influence which the monk exercises in Mexico, and of the strong tie which connects him with the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If, however, this bond had no existence, the singular picture which Mexican society presents would lose one of its greatest charms--the perpetual contrast, namely, of the customs and characteristics of the nineteenth century with those of the time of Philip II.