used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A canoe was therefore an indispensable possession to an inhabitant of the island city.
Anahuac
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From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
approachableadjectiveUS /əˈproʊtʃəbəl/
capable of being read with comprehension
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
AztecsnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
ten 10s
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading A canoe was therefore an indispensable possession to an inhabitant of the island city.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A canoe was therefore an indispensable possession to an inhabitant of the island city.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A canoe was therefore an indispensable possession to an inhabitant of the island city.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
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 Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
and nothing more
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
by chance
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A canoe was therefore an indispensable possession to an inhabitant of the island city.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
southwesternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southwest
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
sun-driedadjective
dried naturally by the sun
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
teacollis
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From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
Tenochtitlan
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From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
Tezcuco
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From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A canoe was therefore an indispensable possession to an inhabitant of the island city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
precisely as stated
From this reading The city was situated, originally, on a group of small islands in the southwestern portion of lake Tezcuco, nearly one league from the shore, and was, for more than a century, a very frail and peculiarly constructed place.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
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 Many of the houses, for want of space, were built over the water, supported by driven piles, upright posts, and were approachable in many instances only by canoe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Its houses were built chiefly of wood, reeds, and rushes, with the exception, perhaps, of the principal structures and _teacollis_ (temples), which were, doubtless, of sun-dried blocks of clay.
a late time of life
From this reading Tenochtitlan, later the city of Mexico, was founded by the primitive Mexicans (Aztecs), early in the fourteenth century, about two hundred years prior to the advent of the Spaniards on the Anahuac.
