used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
aggressivenessnounUS /əˈɡresɪvnəs/
the quality of being bold and enterprising
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
in addition
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
subject to appointment
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
Cacami
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From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
caciques
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From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
close-mouthed
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From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
conveneverbUS /kənˈviːn/
meet formally
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
Euetzin
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From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
of great significance or value
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
Macua
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From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
Maxtla's
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From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
notablesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
and nothing more
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
established beyond doubt
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Their mission, however, was of a secret character, known only to themselves, the king and his advisers, and was scrupulously guarded by the close-mouthed leaders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
Tlacopan
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From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
directed up
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of notables--princes, caciques, and chiefs--had recently arrived in Tlacopan, and were being entertained by Macua, at the king's palace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Much speculation was indulged in by the city's denizens, as to what they were there for.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
which person or people
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
belonging to which person
From this reading An important council was about to convene, the result of Maxtla's aggressiveness, which proved, in the end, to be a memorable event in the lives of those who took part in it, and also for those in whose interest it was held.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fifth day subsequent to the one on which Euetzin and Cacami made their first visit to Macua, King of Tlacopan, and the one appointed for a second audience with him, had dawned, and the sun was on its upward course.
