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Gold and glory

Chapter XXVIII

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_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
"What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
"Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.
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Gold and glory

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of Gold and glory is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
/ðə ɡɑːdz mʌst əˈvendʒ ðemˈselvz ðə ˈwʊdən ˈplætərz liːf ˈbæskəts ənd rʌf ˈɜːrθən boʊlz brɔːt baɪ ðə ˈɪndiənz fʊl ʌv ɡʊd θɪŋz wɜːr nɑːt lɔːŋ ɪn ˈbiːɪŋ ˈemptid ənd ðen ðə ˈspænjərdz wɜːr æt ˈleʒər wʌns mɔːr tuː ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ ɪn ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
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"What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
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Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
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But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
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"Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.
/teɪk ə siˈestə wɑːz ðə priːsts ædˈvaɪs/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bowls noun US /boʊlz/

a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack

From this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

Diaz noun US /ˈdiːæz/

Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

From this reading “But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.”

earthen adjective US /ˈɜːrθən/

made of earth (or baked clay)

From this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

infection noun US /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/

the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

From this reading “Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.”

platters noun US /ˈplætərz/

plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food

From this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

priest's noun US /priːsts/

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading “"Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.”

siesta noun US /siˈestə/

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading “"Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.”

wherewithal noun US /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/

the necessary means (especially financial means)

From this reading “"What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

caught the infection verb + article + noun counted as “catch … infection”

In this reading “Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.”

sudden outburst adjective + noun

In this reading “Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.”

once more adverb + adjective

anew

In this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

long marches adjective + noun

In this reading “Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.”

indulge in verb + particle

In this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

at leisure preposition + noun

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

In this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

good things adjective + noun

In this reading “_THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.”

present time verb + noun

In this reading “Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

AVENGEverbUS /əˈvendʒ/

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/

a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

DiaznounUS /ˈdiːæz/

Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/

made of earth (or baked clay)

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

GODSnounUS /ɡɑːdz/

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/

give free rein to

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/

the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

Juan

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From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

leafnounUS /liːf/

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

lustilyadverb

in a healthy manner

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/

a region in central Italy

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

Morla

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

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

MUSTmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

plattersnounUS /ˈplætərz/

plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

priest'snounUS /priːsts/

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.

prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/

the possibility of future success

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

seasonablyadverb

in accordance with the season

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

siestanounUS /siˈestə/

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

TakeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

THEMSELVESpronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/

the necessary means (especially financial means)

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.

woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"

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