300,000
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From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
ChihuahuanounUS /tʃəˈwɑːwɑː/
a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
Conchos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
at any time
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
façade
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From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
make square
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading It is situated on a small tributary of the Conchos river, in the midst of a plain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is regularly laid out and well built; the streets are broad and some of them paved.
in or at the place that
From this reading Chihuahua, where Carson had now arrived, is the capital of the Mexican province bearing the same name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like other cities built by the Spaniards, it has its great public square, or Plaza Major, on one side of which stands the cathedral, an imposing edifice of hewn stone, built at a cost of $300,000.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is surmounted with a dome and two towers, and has a handsome façade with statues of the twelve apostles, probably the first statues that Carson had ever seen.
