used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They shared his kindness in another way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading They shared his kindness in another way.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
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 IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading They shared his kindness in another way.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They shared his kindness in another way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN a little time, Montezuma became quite satisfied in the Spanish quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They shared his kindness in another way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was treated as the King of Mexico, and his government went on as usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His chiefs were allowed to visit him, and his nobles served up for him his splendid feasts as before in his own palace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is said, that after feasting, he would frequently send what was left as a present to the Spanish soldiers.
