Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

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 She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Malinche was his chief source of information.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

powerful and effective language

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

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

From this reading Malinche was his chief source of information.

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

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

a message received and understood

From this reading Malinche was his chief source of information.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

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

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

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

From this reading Malinche was his chief source of information.

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

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

comparative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

and nothing more

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Malinche was his chief source of information.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

having a supporting base

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

a Mexican state on the Gulf of Campeche

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

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

From this reading They dwelt in a city named Mexico, standing in the midst of a lake.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

being of use or service

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

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

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

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

From this reading It was from them, she said, that the people of Tabasco obtained their gold; which was there very plentiful, and was thought but little of, as being useful only for ornaments, drinking cups, and similar purposes.

which person or people

From this reading She herself did not belong to the country, but, as she told Roger, to a tribe that had been conquered by far mightier people, called Aztecs, who lived farther to the west.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading It was now six months since Roger was wrecked on the coast of Tabasco, he spoke the native language with perfect fluency, and had learned all that was known as to the nations round Tabasco.