ADVANCINGadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
matters of personal concern
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
AGITATIONS
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From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
(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 Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
blamingverbUS /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “blame” — put or pin the blame on
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
Castiliannoun
the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
Cholulans
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From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
Cuitlahua
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From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
disclaimingverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
divisible by two
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
gem-lit
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From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
a social unit living together
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
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 With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
of an obscure nature
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
neath
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From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
not any; not one
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
except for; apart from
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
sharp-sightedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
SPANIARDSnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
move hurridly
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGITATIONS IN THE CAPITAL--THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD--THE SPANIARDS STEADILY ADVANCING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
thrones
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From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading ~For monarchs tremble on their thrones, And 'neath the gem-lit crown, Care, fear, and envy dwell--~ * * * * * ~----They come, Mysterious, dreaded band!
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
vacillatingadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Finding that Cuitlahua, and his forces, had taken no part in the affair, and had not even visited the city, he immediately sent an embassy to the Spanish camp, disclaiming all participation in the treacherous counsels and doings of the Cholulans, and severely blaming them for their unheard of outrage upon the rites of hospitality.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the sharp-sighted Castilian placed any confidence in these professions, or not, it suited his designs to appear to do so.
which person or people
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With clang of trumpet, torch and brand; With lightning speed, with lightning power, They scale the lofty mountain tower, And sweep along the vale-- Who shall arrest their proud career, And save our doomed land?~ This position of affairs suited the timid and vacillating policy of Montezuma.
