used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can they mean?
chinampa
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From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
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 As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
idlers
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From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading LOVE ON THE LAKE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
loamnounUS /loʊm/
a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE ON THE LAKE.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What can they mean?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVE ON THE LAKE.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
pruning-knife
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From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE ON THE LAKE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As I love the gods, if I knew them, they should be punished!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can they mean?
tianguez
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From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
Tula
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From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here have they been loitering since morning, as if the lake, like the _tianguez_, were a place for idlers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can they mean?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading So the farmer of the _chinampa_ heretofore described as the property of the princess Tula gave expression to his wrath; after which he returned to his employment; that is, he went crawling among the shrubs and flowers, pruning-knife in hand, here clipping a limb, there loosening the loam.
