used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
a line of approach
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
balustrades
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From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
compactlyadverb
in a compact manner or state
From this reading This space was the town, as compactly built as possible.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
on one occasion
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
paralellogram
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From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This space was the town, as compactly built as possible.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
SalvadornounUS /ˈsælvədɔːr/
a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
San
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From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
make square
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
confined on all sides
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This space was the town, as compactly built as possible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This space was the town, as compactly built as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading San Salvador was built on a plain that might once have been the bed of a lake formed by mountain torrents partially confined.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Across the centre, from east to west, ran a wide avenue that expanded at middle length to a square.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was an irregular oval, two miles in length from north to south, and a mile and a half wide.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As large an exact paralellogram as the space would allow was surrounded by a deep canal, or river, shut in by balustrades on both sides, and having its outlet southward through the mountains.
