used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
Hualcoyotl
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From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
Mitla
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From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
mountaineer's
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From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
Oxie
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From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
a human being
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
not in physical motion
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
Tezcot
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From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was mid-afternoon, and quiet reigned in and about the mountaineer's home.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mitla and Oxie were passing a leisure hour in the inviting shade of a large cypress tree, which stood a short distance from the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tezcot was still on the mountain, where he had gone in the morning, presumably to hunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hualcoyotl, though still very weak from privation and the effects of the distressing ordeal through which he had passed the previous day, was enjoying, in undisturbed seclusion, a peacefulness of mind he had not experienced since his wanderings began.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To this spot they often went to while away their unoccupied time in chatting, and, if industriously inclined, to fashion some article for the adornment of the person or home.
