used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
anew
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
Anahuac
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From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
exhale hard
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
fearless and daring
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
confederated
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From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
divisible by two
From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
executesverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːts/
third-person singular of “execute” — kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
FESTIVITIESnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
GUATIMOZIN
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From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
Guatimozin's
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From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
HYMENEALnounUS /ˌhɪməˈniːəl/
a wedding hymn
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
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 The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
Tenochtitlan
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From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The terror of Guatimozin's arm was even more dreaded than that of Montezuma.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ~Heaven gave to Adam one, and so proclaimed Her full equality to man.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
which person or people
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He who Can ask for more, knows not the worth of one, And so deserves not any--~ The imperial court of Tenochtitlan was now again the radiant centre of attraction to the confederated and tributary nations of Anahuac.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a mighty man of valor, of that impetuous courage, and that bold directness of action, which executes at a blow the purposes and plans, which, with common minds, would require time and deliberation.
