used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
in addition
From this reading They also worshipped the sun and moon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
funeralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
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 There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
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 They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
MarriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
Mexitli
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From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading They also worshipped the sun and moon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They also worshipped the sun and moon.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the god of the air, a god of the day and night, another of games and sports, &c.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
veneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Religion.--Marriages and funerals.--Government.--War.--Medicine and surgery.--General character and probable destiny of the Mexican Indians._ The religion of the Mexicans was cruel, like themselves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
which person or people
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the deity whom the Mexicans most venerated was Mexitli, the god of war; their city was named after him, and in his honor the great temple, of which we have given some account in a former chapter, was erected.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They believed in a vast number of gods, who presided over every part of the world.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading They also worshipped the sun and moon.
