Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

a stream or brook

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

a social unit living together

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

capable of reproducing

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

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From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

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

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

a small stream

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

make square

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

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

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

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From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

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

From this reading The hacienda of Arroyo Zarco is a vast and imposing building, built partly of brick and partly of large stones, situated almost at the entrance to the extensive and fertile plains of Bajio.

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

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

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 It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It stands on a flat, barren plain, where grow a few melancholy-looking stunted trees, one or two of which shade the back walls of the building: a little brook of bluish-looking water, the fountain-head of which is not far off, gives the name of Arroyo Zarco (blue rivulet) to the hacienda.

in or at the place that

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

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

From this reading The place, however, where this hacienda rises, is far from presenting the smiling appearance which characterizes the basin bearing its name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A large square court, ornamented on its four sides with stone arches like the cloisters of a convent, forms a kind of vestibule to the apartments of the family.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.

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From this reading The Hacienda of Arroyo Zarco.--The young Mexican Lady.--The young Spanish Nobleman.--Don Tomas Verdugo.