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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 They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
aborigines
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
active
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
allow
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
America
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their skin is of an olive color.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
appear
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
attempted
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
beaten
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
black
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
bright
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
cheek-bones
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
coarse
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
color
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From this reading Their skin is of an olive color.
Commerce
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
commonly
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
countenances
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
causing pain or showing no kindness
From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
dancing
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
disposition
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
Dress
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
emotions
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
Europeans
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
eyes
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
Floating
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Games
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
gardens
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
generally
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
hair
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
high
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
Houses
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Hunting
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Indians
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their skin is of an olive color.
long
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
made
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
matters
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
Mexican
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Mexicans
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
most
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
much
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Music
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
nation
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
nature
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
olive
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From this reading Their skin is of an olive color.
other
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Painting
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
Personal
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
punishments
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
race
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
religion
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
resemble
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From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
run
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
seldom
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
serious
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
silent
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
skin
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From this reading Their skin is of an olive color.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
Spaniards
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
strong
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
superstitious
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
sure
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
tall
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Personal appearance of the Mexicans.--Dress.--Houses.--Floating gardens.--Hunting.--Commerce.--Music and dancing.--Games.-- Painting._ In appearance the Mexican Indians much resemble the other aborigines of America.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their skin is of an olive color.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
thick
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
very
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
victors
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
wars
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From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
wear
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
well
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From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Mexicans are, by nature, of a silent and serious disposition, and seldom allow their emotions to appear in their countenances; while as a nation they are cruel in their wars and their punishments, and very superstitious in matters of religion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are tall and well made, with bright black eyes, high cheek-bones, and thick, coarse, black hair, which they commonly wear long.
wrestling
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From this reading They are very active, but not so strong as most Europeans; so that, whenever the Spaniards attempted to run a race with them, they were sure to be beaten; but in wrestling, they were generally the victors.
