used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
Azcapozalco
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From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maxtla had not the slightest idea as to the significance of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
Maxtla
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From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
principalitiesnounUS /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtiz/
plural of “principality” — territory ruled by a prince
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Maxtla had not the slightest idea as to the significance of it.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Maxtla had not the slightest idea as to the significance of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
tianguez
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From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
Tlacopan's
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From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
tourneynounUS /ˈtɜːrni/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
ultimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The nature of their mission was not known beyond the three representatives, nor was it expected to be until officially announced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The envoys were royally entertained, as was the custom, by fete and feast, and made to feel that they were guests of a great monarch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The embassy, consisting of three prominent persons and their attendants, which had been sent to him with the ultimatum of the allied principalities, arrived at his capital in great pomp the day preceding the one on which they were instructed to present it.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading While the exciting scenes of the tourney were being witnessed on Tlacopan's _tianguez_, events of an entirely different nature were transpiring in the palace of Maxtla, at Azcapozalco.
