1910
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From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
60
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From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
9265
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From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
aficionada
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
AnniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
for the reason that
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
cariño
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catalognounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
commemoratesverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪts/
third-person singular of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
Cuando
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From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
elnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
esposa
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a social unit living together
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
FiftiethadjectiveUS /ˈfɪftiɪθ/
the ordinal number of fifty in counting order
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
Indio
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From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
llora
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From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
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 I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
minounUS /miː/
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
muere
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From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
México
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
and nothing more
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
ParanounUS /ˈperə/
(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
symbolizeverbUS /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
carry out
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
tecolote
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From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Cuando el tecolote llora, se muere el Indio._ This novel commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
todo
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From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading Only through volcanic eruption and earthquake could I symbolize the great social changes that began to take place about 1910.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My story of an hacienda family, though not historical, represents the end of hacienda life, the passing of the landed aristocracy and the beginning of a democratic way.
at the time that
From this reading Library of Congress catalog card number: 60-9265 _Para mi esposa, aficionada de México, con todo mi cariño_ When the owl cries, an Indian dies.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
a late time of life
From this reading I have written the book because I am fond of Mexico, where I have lived for many years.
