used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
having companions or an escort
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
(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 All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
armfuls
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From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
betokenverb
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
put on clothes
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
effeminacynoun
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
evidencing
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From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
gay-coloured
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From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
gentle-spirited
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From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
JEOPARDYnounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
manufacturesnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/
plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
march in a procession
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
not any; not one
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
on one occasion
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
refinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
sea-coastnoun
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
unusual or striking
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
squatted
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From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
stern-spirited
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From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
confined on all sides
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
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 Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The gay-coloured cotton hangings of the Mexican manufactures had, in many instances, taken the place of the Spaniards' own rough and ragged tent coverings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
Tlascalans
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From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
Totonac
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From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
precisely as stated
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
warrior's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They were magnificent enough themselves in their warrior's dress, as has been seen; but, under present circumstances, aught having a festal or light-hearted appearance they fairly well judged to betoken effeminacy as much as refinement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
at the time that
From this reading _THE CAUSE ONCE MORE IN JEOPARDY._ A very singular and picturesque affair was the camp of the Spaniards, when they paused, for rest or war, on the march to Mexico.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
which person or people
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then there were the gentle-spirited, courteous Totonac allies, evidencing their cultured tastes, and advanced instincts, by gathering armfuls of the brilliant wild blossoms about them to adorn their helmets and their shields; whilst regarding them, a short distance off, stood companies of the more warlike, stern-spirited Tlascalans, looking on at their neighbours' doings with a contempt they took no pains to conceal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All around were squatted groups of the slaves who had accompanied the army from Cuba and the sea-coast--races far inferior to those by whom they were now surrounded, and with very scant ideas as to dress, or any of the other refinements of civilization.
