49
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
(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 The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
Anahuac
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From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/
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 numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
DERRICKnounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
FEATHERverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
FLAMINGOnounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
island-city
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From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
the sound of laughing
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
held dear
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
myriads
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From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
one of four equal parts
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
revellersnounUS /ˈrevələrz/
plural of “reveller” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
salt-water
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From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From every quarter came the sounds of feasting, of laughter, and of music.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
STERLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
Tenochtitlan
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From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
WAKULLA
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WAKULLA," "THE FLAMINGO FEATHER," "DERRICK STERLING," "THE GOLDEN DAYS OF '49," THE "MATE" SERIES, ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The numerous canals of salt-water from the broad lake that washed the foundations of the city on all sides, were alive with darting canoes filled with gay parties of light-hearted revellers.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The evening air was heavy with the scent of myriads of flowers which the Aztec people loved so well, and which their religion bade them cultivate in lavish profusion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Night had fallen on the island-city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of Anahuac, and the splendid metropolis of the Western world.
