Chapter XXXV

anew

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

(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 On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

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

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

a formal public statement

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

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

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

expected hopefully

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

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From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

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From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

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From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

a female human offspring

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

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

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

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

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

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

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

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

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

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

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

engage in

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

having a crew

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

a particular point in time

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

not any; not one

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

any competition

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

superlative of “shrewd” — marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

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From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

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

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

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

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

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

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

the act of using

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

plural of “wall” — 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 manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

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

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The shrewdest of all could perceive no other mode of retreat than by cutting their way through the besiegers; and it required but little consideration in the dullest, to disclose the manifold dangers of such an expedient.

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

From this reading On the following morning, it was known to all the garrison, that they were, at night, to depart from Tenochtitlan.

at the time that

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They manned the walls and the court-yard, therefore, with but little alacrity, and awaited the Mexicans in sullen despair.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The joy, however, that might have followed the announcement, was brief; for, at the same moment that the exhausted Christians were roused from slumber and bidden to prepare, the warders sent down word from the turrets, that their enemies were again approaching.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading But Don Hernan, quick to perceive, and resolute to employ the subtle devices of another, had not forgotten the words of Botello, when that worthy counselled him to make such use of Montezuma and his children, as had been made of the golden apples, by Hippomenes, when contending in the race with the daughter of Schoeneus.