Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

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From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

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From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was August, the month of melons and ripening corn.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

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From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading It was August, the month of melons and ripening corn.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

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any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

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inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

an ornamental facade

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was August, the month of melons and ripening corn.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh

From this reading It was August, the month of melons and ripening corn.

any expected deliverer

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was August, the month of melons and ripening corn.

the light of the Moon

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

on one occasion

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

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

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

any competition

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading It was August, the month of melons and ripening corn.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

cut with a saw

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The beauty of midsummer lay upon the land--the mountains and plains of Chihuahua.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Madre _mia_!' she cried and flung herself into Chiquita's arms" 292 "They were startled by a low moan and saw Blanch sink slowly to the bench" 330 There is a tradition extant among the Indians of the Southwest, extending from Arizona to the Isthmus of Panama, to the effect that, Montezuma will one day return on the back of an eagle, wearing a golden crown, and rule the land once more; typifying the return of the Messiah and the rebirth and renewal of the race.

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

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

in the company of; together with

From this reading "She glided and whirled in the moonlight, graceful as a wind-blown rose" _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "The picture which she presented was one he carried with him for many a day" 130 "Instinctively he raised the casket with both hands" 272 "'Madre!

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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