used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
(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 On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In truth, the prospect is the first and greatest beauty of Mexico.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
BUCARELI
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From this reading THE PASEO DE BUCARELI.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
Carpio
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From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The plateau of Mexico is situated exactly in the centre of a circle of mountains.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The plateau of Mexico is situated exactly in the centre of a circle of mountains.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE PASEO DE BUCARELI.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The plateau of Mexico is situated exactly in the centre of a circle of mountains.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In truth, the prospect is the first and greatest beauty of Mexico.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
highest in quality
From this reading In truth, the prospect is the first and greatest beauty of Mexico.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
horizontes
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From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
magníficos
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From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The plateau of Mexico is situated exactly in the centre of a circle of mountains.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
PASEOnounUS /pɑːˈseɪoʊ/
a path set aside for walking
From this reading THE PASEO DE BUCARELI.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The plateau of Mexico is situated exactly in the centre of a circle of mountains.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
the possibility of future success
From this reading In truth, the prospect is the first and greatest beauty of Mexico.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
Qué
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From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The plateau of Mexico is situated exactly in the centre of a circle of mountains.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASEO DE BUCARELI.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
tienes
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From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, the prospect is the first and greatest beauty of Mexico.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
at the time that
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mexico is a country of extensive prospects and magnificent views; and the poet Carpio is right when he says enthusiastically, in the poem in which he sings the praises of his country-- "Qué magníficos tienes horizontes!"
belonging to which person
From this reading On all sides the landscape is bounded by admirable peaks, whose snowy crests soar above the clouds, and in the golden beams of the setting sun they offer the most sublime pictures of the imposing and grand Alpine nature.
