Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

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From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

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

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

having made preparations

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

comparative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

provide as food

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

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

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

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

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

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

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

in a petulant manner

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

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

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

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

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

the sound of laughing

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

engage in

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

come together

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

the force of workers available

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

and nothing more

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

on the contrary

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

in a statistically significant way

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

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

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

in the direction of

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

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

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two officers glanced at one another significantly as they moved away out of hearing, and Velasquez remarked irritably to his companion-- "Talk of true hearts, indeed!

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

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From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

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From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

in truth; certainly

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

(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 "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

at the time that

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

during the time that

From this reading "Ay," interrupted that hot-headed Velasquez, "whereas these smooth-spoken scoundrels here fill our mouths with one hand, only that our eyes may be covered while they give us a dose of itztli with the other."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "When the Tlascalans entered upon hostilities with us," said Juan de Cabrera, with a grim laugh, "they fed us up as men feed fowls, to make them fatter eating for themselves; but then, like sturdy, blunt warriors as they are, they told us so, whereas--"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Well, well," said Hernan Cortes himself, rather gravely, "it may be so; and verily I hope it is, for I confess I would fain believe that we are but about to meet treachery with treachery, and not true-hearted generosity with cruelty."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE._ The fate of the young commander of the garrison of Vera Cruz, and of poor Morla, effected a speedy change in the sentiments of the whole of the Spaniards towards their Mexican entertainers.