used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
any thing at all
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
battle-ground
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From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was called Tenochtitlan, then."
CARFORA
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From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
the act of departing
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
let have
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
Ned
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From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
cut with a saw
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
SENORnounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
Tenochtitlan
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From this reading It was called Tenochtitlan, then."
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was called Tenochtitlan, then."
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
Tlascalans
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From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading SENOR CARFORA TRAPPED "I never saw anything finer than this," said Ned, aloud, as he slowly turned his telescope from one point to another.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was called Tenochtitlan, then."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading These were not progressing well, for the invaders were demanding more than any Mexican government could be ready to grant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
at the time that
From this reading "It is the old battle-ground of Cortes, when he and his Spaniards and Tlascalans took the city of Mexico.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was standing upon a granite ledge, on the slope of the mountains south of the city, and below him the nearest objects of interest were the white tents of the American army, encamped there while negotiations for peace were going forward between the United States government and Santa Anna.
