used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
(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 ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
a cherished desire
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
exhale hard
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
disarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
one or the other of two
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
at any time
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
fear-stricken
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From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
Karee
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From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
MONTEZUMAnounUS /ˌmɑːntɪˈzuːmə/
evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
in motion
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
POLICYnounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
preternaturaladjective
surpassing the ordinary or normal
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
prohibitionsnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “prohibition” — a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
sacrednessnounUS /ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
express in words
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
cause to go somewhere
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
not in physical motion
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
SUPERSTITIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
Tenochtitlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
up to a particular time
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
unmanverb
cause to lose one's nerve
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
VACILLATINGadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading SUPERSTITIOUS FEAR AND VACILLATING POLICY OF MONTEZUMA.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
war-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
a message informing of danger
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At one time, deeply offended by their audacious disregard of his positive prohibitions, and roused to a sense of his duty as a king, by the prophetic warning of Karee, which never ceased to ring in his ears, Montezuma was almost persuaded to give in to the war-party, and send out an army that should overwhelm the strangers at a blow.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these events were transpiring in the ever moving camp of the victorious invaders, the imperial court of Tenochtitlan was agitated and distracted by the divided counsels and wavering policy of the superstitious, fear-stricken monarch, and his various advisers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading ~The land was ours--this glorious land-- With all its wealth of woods and streams-- Our warriors, strong in heart and hand, Our daughters, beautiful as dreams.~ * * * * * ~And then we heard the omens say, That God had sent his angels forth To sweep our ancient tribes away--~
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, before this noble purpose had time to mature itself into action, all his superstitious fears would revive, and, without coming to any decision either to move or stand still, he would pause in timid inaction, till some new success had made the invaders more formidable than before, and invested their mission with something more of that preternatural sacredness, which alone had power to unman the monarch, and disarm his craving ambition.
