used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
Capac
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From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
Huayna
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From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
INCA'S
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From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In the centre were the members of his court, the nobles, and a numerous body of the clergy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Long lines of soldiers marched in advance and at the rear of the procession.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
confined on all sides
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
at the time that
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
which person or people
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed as if the whole population of the valley had come with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE INCA’S THREAT When the Inca hove in sight the following morning Ted and Stanley were filled with wonder and dismay.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The pomp and splendor affected by the youthful monarch were surprising to the two Americans, who on their previous visit had become accustomed to the gorgeous attire of Huayna Capac and to the lavish display of wealth with which he surrounded himself.
