Chapter XXXII

tolerating without protest

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Few of thy friends will doubt thy word for it, Juan.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading "Few of thy friends will doubt thy word for it, Juan.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Few of thy friends will doubt thy word for it, Juan.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

yet to be or coming

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

the act of giving

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

coins made of gold

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

and nothing more

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Montoro laughed.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

march in a procession

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading Montoro laughed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Few of thy friends will doubt thy word for it, Juan.

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

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Gold and fruit and flowers, and food for the trouble of accepting it, are things just suited to my quiet tastes."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Few of thy friends will doubt thy word for it, Juan.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Few of thy friends will doubt thy word for it, Juan.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _ON THE ROAD TO MEXICO._ Such magnificent and royal gifts of gold and silver, of precious stones and precious stuffs, of birds and animals, of jeweller's work and the marvellous feather work, feather fans and feather tapestries, costly shields and beautiful embroidery, had been forwarded, by the hands of ambassadors, from the Emperor of Mexico to the Spanish camp, that the Spaniards, from Cortes down to the meanest soldier, had the most exalted ideas of the wealth and power of the new-found empire.

used until no longer useful

From this reading "For my part," remarked Juan de Cabrera one day during the march--"for my part, I have serious thoughts of giving up the worn-out old country, and setting up my tent for the future in this new fairy-land.