Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I trust," she added, with a stress, "that it will interest you."

later than; following

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

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From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

dearly loved

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

command with authority

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a young female

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

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

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I trust," she added, with a stress, "that it will interest you."

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

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I trust," she added, with a stress, "that it will interest you."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading THE LEGEND.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a particular point in time

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

any competition

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading I trust," she added, with a stress, "that it will interest you."

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

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

From this reading THE LEGEND.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

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

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I trust," she added, with a stress, "that it will interest you."

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hence, the story you are about to hear, though simple in its form, is completely exact, and has dwelt among us intact for generations.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

which person or people

From this reading Then turning to one of the criados who stood motionless behind the guests, she said--"The quipos."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I trust," she added, with a stress, "that it will interest you."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Doña Esperanza exchanged a look with the sachem, and after reflecting a moment, as if recalling her ideas, she said to Doña Marianna, in her gentle, sympathising voice--"My dear girl, before beginning my narrative, I must inform you that I belong to the Aztec race, and am descended in a direct line from the kings of that people.