used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
artisannounUS /ˈɑːrtəzən/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUATAMOZIN AT HOME.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
GUATAMOZIN
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From this reading GUATAMOZIN AT HOME.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GUATAMOZIN AT HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
Iztapalapan
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From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
the force of workers available
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Guatamozin inherited a great fortune, ducal rank, and an estate near Iztapalapan.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.
tzin
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From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The garden was almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of fruits and flowers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His retainers, a legion in themselves, inhabited it for the most part; and whether soldier, artisan, or farmer, each had his quarters, his exclusive possession as against every one but the 'tzin.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Outside the city, midst a garden that extended for miles around, stood his palace, built in the prevalent style, one story high, but broad and wide enough to comfortably accommodate several thousand men.