used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
Amenche
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From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
Bathalda
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From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
Cacama
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From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
Cacama's
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From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
Cuitcatl's
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From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
brought together in one place
From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Roger gave Bathalda Cacama's message to the queen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Roger gave Bathalda Cacama's message to the queen.
Montezuma's
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From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
prognosticationnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
Roger
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From this reading Roger gave Bathalda Cacama's message to the queen.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
and nothing more
From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Amenche simply sent him some flowers, gathered by her own hand.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The queen was anxious to know if he had seen Cacama, and whether her husband had any instructions for her.
which person or people
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cacama's prognostication was speedily verified; for in the course of the next two or three days, all the nobles who had joined him in preparations for a rising were, by Montezuma's orders, arrested and sent in, in chains, and were placed with him in prison.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bathalda came on the day after Roger's return, with the news that the two ladies had reached Cuitcatl's house in safety and, as they believed, without exciting observation.
