Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

of short duration or distance

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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From this reading When it was mentioned to Doctor Bronson the latter said:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

being joined in close association

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

the act of conquering

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

the act of departing

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When it was mentioned to Doctor Bronson the latter said:

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

in an intelligent manner

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When it was mentioned to Doctor Bronson the latter said:

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading When it was mentioned to Doctor Bronson the latter said:

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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 NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

expressing sorrow

From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When it was mentioned to Doctor Bronson the latter said:

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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 THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

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

From this reading It was the _Arbol de la Noche Triste_, or tree of the mournful night.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

at the time that

From this reading When it was mentioned to Doctor Bronson the latter said:

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "Before we go there I wish you to inform yourselves about the tree, so that we can talk intelligently concerning its historical associations."

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The tree of Montezuma and the traditions connected with it called the attention of the youths to another famous tree of Mexico.

a state of Mexico on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula

From this reading THE NOCHE TRISTE TREE.--A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.--DEPARTURE OF CORTEZ FROM CUBA.--HE LANDS IN YUCATAN.--FOUNDING THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ.--DEFEATING THE TLASCALANS.--ENTRANCE TO TENOCHTITLAN.--RECEPTION BY MONTEZUMA.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--EXPULSION OF THE SPANIARDS.--BESIEGING THE CITY WITH THE AID OF THE TLASCALANS.--CAPTURE OF THE CITY, AND DEATH OF GUATEMOZIN.--BEGINNING OF THE RULE OF THE VICEROYS.--THE CHURCH OF GUADALUPE.--STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS APPARITION.--RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL HOLIDAY.--PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE.--_PENITENTES_; THEIR SELF-INFLICTED TORTURES.