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Alamo Ranch: A Story of New Mexico
Alamo Ranch: A Story of New Mexico

Chapter XI

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It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.
"The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.
"Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.
The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.
The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.
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Alamo Ranch: A Story of New Mexico

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Alamo Ranch: A Story of New Mexico is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.
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"The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.
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"Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.
/bɪˈɑːnd ə fjuː ˌæksəˈdentəl fɔːrmz ənd ˈserəmoʊniz ðə ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns wɑːz ˌhaʊˈevər ʌv ðə ˈslaɪtəst/
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The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.
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The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.
/ðə ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən ʌv ðə dʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˌtraɪˈbjuːnəlz ɪn sʌm dɪˈɡriː ˈkaʊntəræktɪd ðə ˈiːvəl ˈtendənsi ʌv ðɪs ˈdespətɪzəm/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Aztec noun US /ˈæztek/

a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

From this reading “It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.”

counteracted verb US /ˈkaʊntəræktɪd/

past form of “counteract” — act in opposition to

From this reading “The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.”

despotism noun US /ˈdespətɪzəm/

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

From this reading “The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.”

evolved verb US /ɪˈvɑːlvd/

past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading “"The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.”

Harvard noun US /ˈhɑːrvərd/

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading “It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.”

judicial adjective US /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading “The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.”

legislative adjective US /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading “The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.”

tribunals noun US /ˌtraɪˈbjuːnəlz/

plural of “tribunal” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading “The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Middle Ages noun + noun counted as “middle age”

the time of life between youth and old age (e.g., between 40 and 60 years of age)

In this reading “"The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.”

evil tendency noun + noun

In this reading “The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.”

most interesting adverb + adjective

In this reading “It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.”

some degree adjective + noun

In this reading “The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.”

with the exception preposition + article + noun counted as “with … exception”

In this reading “It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.”

full force adjective + noun

In this reading “It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.”

some resemblance adjective + noun

In this reading “"The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.”

next evening adjective + noun

In this reading “It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

AgesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

Antiquary's

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/

a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

borneverbUS /bɔːrn/

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

clubsnounUS /klʌbz/

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

counteractedverbUS /ˈkaʊntəræktɪd/

past form of “counteract” — act in opposition to

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

despotismnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/

past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

Hemmenshaws

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From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

Hilton

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From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

Koshare

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/

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

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

Morehouse

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

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

Shalam

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From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading "Beyond a few accidental forms and ceremonies, the correspondence was, however, of the slightest.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading "The Aztec government," began Mr. Morehouse, "in a few minor points is said to have borne some resemblance to the aristocratic system evolved by the higher civilization of the Middle Ages.

tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

Tezcuco

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From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/

by that means or because of that

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

tidenounUS /taɪd/

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

tribunalsnounUS /ˌtraɪˈbjuːnəlz/

plural of “tribunal” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The constitution of the judicial tribunals in some degree counteracted the evil tendency of this despotism.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The legislative power both in Mexico and Tezcuco had this feature of despotism; it rested wholly with the monarch.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was on Friday that the Koshare made their little excursion to the Shalam settlement, and the next evening they gathered in full force,--with the exception of the Hemmenshaws and the Harvard man, who still remained at Hilton Ranch, losing thereby two of the most interesting of the Antiquary's papers; but "time and tide" and Saturday clubs "stay for no man," and now came the second Aztec paper.

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