used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
Anahuacans
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From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
contemporaneousadjectiveUS /kənˌtempərˈeɪniəs/
occurring in the same period of time
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
cuirasses
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From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
divisible by two
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
most important element
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
not any; not one
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
a judge of a probate court
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
on the contrary
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
strategem
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From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had no conception of even the ordinary maneuvers of an army.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading Their tactics were the result of untutored cunning, rather than intelligent design.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The battles of the Anahuacans were not fought on scientific principles.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What they did was done by main force and strategem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading To be sure, their armies were organized--as has been previously described--and, with their gaudy and glittering war paraphernalia of gorgeously decorated banners, bright shields, helmets, and cuirasses, presented a sight truly magnificent--according to the story of writers contemporaneous with the conquerors--as they moved forward in "so admirable order."
