used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
Alcyonenoun
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
(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 Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
fearless and daring
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
the act of giving
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
HawaiiansnounUS /həˈwaɪənz/
plural of “hawaiian” — the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
Iztaccihuatl
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From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
Palai
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From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
passivitynounUS /pəˈsɪvɪti/
the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
Pele
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From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
Popocatepetl
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From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
porphyriticadjectiveUS /ˌpɔːrfərˈɪtɪk/
(of rocks) consisting of porphyry or containing large crystals in a fine groundmass of minerals
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
potencynounUS /ˈpoʊtənsi/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
pyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
siderealadjective
of or relating to the stars or constellations
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
having a supporting base
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Arabic word Alcyone means the center, or cone, the spiritual apex around which the sun and all the sidereal galaxy are circling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The two mountains represented the masculine potency and the feminine passivity of all which is generated in nature giving all things their proportion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Nothing could be more sublime and beautiful than the view from the top of this pyramid.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toward the west stretches the bold barrier of porphyritic rock which nature has reared around the valley of Mexico, with huge Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl standing like two colossal sentinels guarding the entrance to this incomparable region.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word pyramid means a place of fire, while Palai, or Pele, of the Hawaiians, is the spirit of the volcano center, or precipice of fire, as a pyramid was often called.
