used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
subject to appointment
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
Cacami
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From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
Euetzin
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From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
a boy or man
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
set up or found
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
Hualcoyotl
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From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
insurgentnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
and nothing more
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
Macua
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From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
massingverbUS /ˈmæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
a particular point in time
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
absolutely essential
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
replenishingverbUS /riˈplenɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
express in words
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
refrain from harming
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
store-houses
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From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
Tezcucans
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From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
Tezcuco
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From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
Tlacopan
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From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
tzin
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From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
precisely as stated
From this reading Euetzin and his fellow conspirators found the time very brief for completing their preparations for the massing of the insurgent army of Tezcuco on the day appointed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, just before starting for the mountains, to escort Hualcoyotl into Tlacopan, they took time to go and say good-by, and procure what was necessary to complete their outfits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This being the case, the tzin and Cacami were kept continually employed, with not a moment of time to spare in which to visit their homes.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Tezcucans were secretly pushing forward their preparations, Macua was busily engaged in replenishing his store-houses with provisions and other supplies for the armies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work was attended with so much secrecy that it had to be carried on in a very quiet manner, keeping them constantly on the alert.
