used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
Cacique's
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From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
chapletnoun
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
curbedverbUS /kɜːrbd/
past form of “curb” — lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
Diego's
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From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
flat-terraced
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From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
footway
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From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
garlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
gay-sandalled
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From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
grandchildnounUS /ˈɡrændtʃaɪld/
a child of your son or daughter
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
KNIGHT'SnounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
the sound of laughing
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
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 From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
Montoro
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From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
nodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
PROBATIONnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
sweet-toned
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From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
ThitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
Tlascala
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From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
TLASCALAN
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From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
well-aimed
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From this reading From many a broad, flat-terraced roof sweet-toned, merry laughter floated down, as a well-aimed garland fell over Montoro de Diego's handsome head and rested round his neck, or a brilliant chaplet of bright blossoms stopped its flight on the footway before his feet.
well-thronged
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From this reading _THE TLASCALAN KNIGHT'S PROBATION._ Fast as her nimble little gay-sandalled feet could move, the aged Cacique's grandchild danced along the well-thronged streets of the fine city of Tlascala, the capital of the Republic.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Thither marched along a band of warriors in glittering array, and singing as they marched to the wild music of the instruments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friends passed her, and with smiles and nods tossed to her great bunches of roses and sweet honeysuckle.
Xicotencatl's
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From this reading And here Xicotencatl's granddaughter paused a few moments, with the impatient small feet curbed to stillness, and the bright eyes bent to the ground with meek deference.
