used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
(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 These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
AZTECSnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading ZUNI, THE HOME OF THE AZTECS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
corrals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
a movement into or inward
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
to or in any or all places
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
fencedverbUS /fenst/
past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
with resolute determination
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ZUNI, THE HOME OF THE AZTECS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
levellernoun
a radical who advocates the abolition of social distinctions
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ZUNI, THE HOME OF THE AZTECS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
and nothing more
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
without much difficulty
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
rodman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ZUNI, THE HOME OF THE AZTECS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading These poles, which were of all lengths, and the tops of ladders projecting everywhere above the roofs of the town, gave the place a peculiarly ragged and novel appearance.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A ladder, here and there, reached from the ground to a flat terrace on top of the wall; but evidently the means of entering the place were few, and could readily be made less.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the leveller and his rodman ascended the slope on which Zuni is built, they saw that the town reached entirely across it, and seemingly presented a blank wall of irregular heights, containing only two or three low arched openings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outside of the wall were long ranges of corrals, fenced with poles, set close together, and fixed firmly in the ground.
ZUNInounUS /ˈzuːniː/
a member of the Pueblo people living in western New Mexico
From this reading ZUNI, THE HOME OF THE AZTECS.
