used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
in addition
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
coalitionnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
disenthralled
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From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
else
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From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
hunter-guard
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From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
Ixnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
the act of departing
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
Maxtla
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From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
on one occasion
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
and nothing more
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
with low volume
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
carry out
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
Tezcot
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From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
Tezcuco
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From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
Tezcuco's
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From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
vassalagenoun
the state of a serf
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The parting between the old warrior chieftain, Ix, and his friend Tezcot, was expressive of a deep and lasting regard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The object of the coalition against Maxtla having been achieved, and Tezcuco once more in position to defend herself, the league was dissolved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
at the time that
From this reading It was customary, when an event not down on their calendar was to be observed, to select one of their festal days on which to celebrate it, of which they had a great number, every deity having one especially set apart for its service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
which person or people
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The foreign armies quietly withdrew from the city, and returned to their respective capitals--the hunter-guard having early gone back to their mountain homes.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The latter promised, at leaving--to please his hermit friend--that, providing his affairs at home would admit of it, he would return to witness the prince's coronation, which event was then paramount to everything else in the minds of the disenthralled and happy people, who were bent on making it a memorable occasion--a day on which not only the crowning of their new king should take place, but a grand celebration, also, in honor of Tezcuco's independence and their liberation from an enforced vassalage.
