abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
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 _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
Cholula
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From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Poor creatures! they were soon undeceived.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
divisible by two
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
GIRL-CHAMPION
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
not one, and not any
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
a full supply
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor creatures! they were soon undeceived.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
QuetzalcoatlnounUS /ˈketsɑːlkwɔːtl/
an Aztec deity represented as a plumed serpent
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
without much difficulty
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
in the near future
From this reading Poor creatures! they were soon undeceived.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading These new gods taught them plenty of lessons, truly--such lessons as human nature learns but too readily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading Poor creatures! they were soon undeceived.
not known
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor creatures! they were soon undeceived.
at the time that
From this reading _AN INDIAN GIRL-CHAMPION._ The ancient and populous city of Cholula was reputed of great antiquity by the Aztecs, even when they themselves conquered it from the descendants of its ancient founders.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
wise-living
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But they taught none of the lessons their wise ancestor and so-called god had taught of the arts of peace, and civilization, and wise-living.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
a late time of life
From this reading It was the chief seat of the religion of the empire and of its commerce, and was held in the most profound veneration by the Aztecs generally, as the chosen abode for twenty years of their wonderful, benevolent, and wise white god Quetzalcoatl, whose descendants they took the unknown Spaniards to be when they first landed on their coasts.
