Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

put in effect

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

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From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

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From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

plural of “infidel” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

a particular point in time

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

not any; not one

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

compacted by ironing

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

with speed

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

determined

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

a person who uses a sling to throw something

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

not in physical motion

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Indeed they were not so far separated, but that a strong bowman or a good slinger might, from the top of the pyramid, drive his missile upon the roof of the garrison, to the great injury of the besieged, as was, afterwards, fully made manifest.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The distance between the great temple and the palace of Axajacatl was by no means great; though Cortes, for the purpose of prying into many streets, had led his followers against it by a long and circuitous course,--a plan which had been followed by Don Gonzalo, though in another direction.

during the time that

From this reading It seemed as if the infidels, fearing lest their foes might escape out of their hands, if they slackened their efforts for a moment, were resolved to effect their destruction at any cost, while they were still at a distance from succour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The distance, therefore, to be won by the retreating Spaniards, was small; but it took them hours to accomplish it.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading They pressed ferociously and rapidly on the fugitives; they gained their front; and thus encompassed them with a compact mass of human beings, against which the cavaliers charged, as against a stone wall; slaying and trampling, indeed, but without penetrating it for more than a few yards.