Chapter VI

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From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DARK HISTORY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

the act of burning something

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

plural of “canal” — (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 The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

being joined in close association

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A DARK HISTORY.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

true confidential information

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

add details to

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A DARK HISTORY.

a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

not in action or at work

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

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From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

a female domestic

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

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 This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

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From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

unusual or striking

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

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 Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This narrative is so closely connected with our story, that we are compelled to repeat it in all its details:-- "Few cities offer a more enchanting appearance than Mexico.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

a Caucasian

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

belonging to which person

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading The ancient capital of the Aztecs lies stretched out, slothful and idle as a Creole maid, half veiled by the thick curtain of lofty willows which border at a distance the canals and roads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Freed from all the observations, more or less pertinent, with which it pleased the prolix hunter to embellish it, the following is the remarkable story the Canadian told his hearers.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Built at exactly equal distance from two oceans, at about 7,500 feet above their level, or at the same height as the hospice of St. Bernard, this city, however, enjoys a delicious tempered climate, between two magnificent mountains--Popocatepetl, or the burning mountain, and Intaczehuatl, or the white woman--whose rugged peaks, covered with eternal snows, are lost in the clouds.