used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
brigantines
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From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(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 Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
being one more than seven
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
divisible by two
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
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From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
LAUNCHINGnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
absolutely essential
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
not any; not one
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
shipyardnounUS /ˈʃɪpjɑːrd/
a workplace where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
Tezcuco
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From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
WARSHIPSnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
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From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
at the time that
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
in or at the place that
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS There was no harbor at Tezcuco where vessels the size of the brigantines, which had been so skilfully brought thus far over leagues of rugged mountain trails, could be put together and launched.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here, therefore, was the shipyard located, and while the vessels were being rebuilt, a force of eight thousand laborers were set to work to construct a canal from it to the deep waters of the lake.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading This canal, which when finished was twelve feet deep and twenty wide, was provided with gates, and had its banks strengthened by wooden palisades or, as was in some places necessary, by walls of masonry.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Indeed, the only place fitted for such work was half a league distant from the lake shore.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The labor of constructing it was so great that, even with the immense force of workmen engaged, it occupied two months.
