used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
dearly loved
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I should call it more than promise.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
at any time
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
coins made of gold
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should call it more than promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should call it more than promise.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
Luis
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From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
MonteznounUS /moʊnˈtez/
Irish dancer (1818-1861)
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
MontezumanounUS /ˌmɑːntɪˈzuːmə/
evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I should call it more than promise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should call it more than promise.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I should call it more than promise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Luis Montez, mine owner, stood on the broad veranda in front of his handsome home, looking out over the country sweeping away to the eastward.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading My beloved country, Mexico, has been shipping gold to the world ever since the days of Montezuma."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen, you are in a land of golden promise," began Senor Montez, with a smile and a bow.
