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From this reading The Alameda.[8]--The Paseo of Bucareli.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
Alameda
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From this reading The Alameda.[8]--The Paseo of Bucareli.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
Bucareli
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From this reading The Alameda.[8]--The Paseo of Bucareli.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
exhalationnounUS /ˌekshəˈleɪʃən/
exhaled breath
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
Hyde
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From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no promenade of this sort in Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Alameda.[8]--The Paseo of Bucareli.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There is no promenade of this sort in Paris.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
PaseonounUS /pɑːˈseɪoʊ/
a path set aside for walking
From this reading The Alameda.[8]--The Paseo of Bucareli.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading There is no promenade of this sort in Paris.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Hyde Park in London most nearly resembles it.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There is no promenade of this sort in Paris.
make square
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
confined on all sides
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Alameda.[8]--The Paseo of Bucareli.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is no promenade of this sort in Paris.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
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 The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are few towns in Mexico which can not boast of having an Alameda; and, as generally happens in the capital city, that of Mexico is decidedly the finest.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Alameda of Mexico forms a long square, surrounded by a wall breast high, at the bottom of which runs a deep ditch, whose muddy waters and offensive exhalation mar the appearance of this almost earthly paradise.
