Chapter X

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

(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 All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

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

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

of short duration or distance

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

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From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

well in the past; former

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

remove the dust from

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ~Grief follows grief.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

a state of high honor

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading ~Grief follows grief.

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From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

worthy of religious veneration

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

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

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

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

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

projecting inward

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

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

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

immediately past

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

impressive in appearance

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

the property of being close together

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

have sovereign power

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

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

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

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

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

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

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

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

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The crowned head So late the nation's hope, is laid Low in the dust.~ * * * * * ~Defeat and triumph, tears and smiles, Life, death, true glory and the depths of shame, The funeral pall and the pure bridal robe, In close proximity--~

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

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

From this reading The sacred dust restored to its native earth, and the last hallowed rites performed over the sepulchre of the departed, the thoughts of the people were immediately turned to the succession.

belonging to which person

From this reading All eyes were fixed on Cuitlahua, the noble brother of Montezuma, whose intrepid spirit, and deadly hatred of the intruding Spaniards, accorded with the now universal sentiment of the nation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BRIEF REIGN OF CUITLAHUA--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS--GUATIMOZIN CHOSEN EMPEROR--HIS MARRIAGE WITH TECUICUPO.