Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

a female human offspring

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

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From this reading Such was the Hacienda del Venado.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

a social unit living together

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

a young female

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

coins made of gold

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading Such was the Hacienda del Venado.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

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

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

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

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

not any; not one

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

and nothing more

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

above and across; more than

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The proprietor, Don Augustin Pena, was a man of great opulence.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

possessing material wealth

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the Hacienda del Venado.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading Such was the Hacienda del Venado.

a special situation

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

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

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

an extended area of land

From this reading Such a vast tract of territory belonging to one man is by no means a rare thing in northern Mexico.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading Such was the Hacienda del Venado.

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

From this reading Such was the Hacienda del Venado.

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

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In addition to a rich gold mine which he worked, at no great distance off, he was the owner of countless herds of horses, mules, and cattle, that in a half-wild state roamed over the vast savannahs and forests that constituted the twenty leagues of land belonging to the hacienda.

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

From this reading At this time Don Augustin was a widower, and his family consisted of only one daughter--the young girl already introduced to the reader.