Chapter I

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Though the air was cold, he halted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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 He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

capable of wounding

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

completely unclothed

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading An ocelot, trudging stealthily behind him, was his sole companion.

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From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Though the air was cold, he halted.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading An ocelot, trudging stealthily behind him, was his sole companion.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

something used to beautify

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a very dark black

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

provided with a frame

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Though the air was cold, he halted.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

ten 10s

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the act of departing

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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 He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat

From this reading An ocelot, trudging stealthily behind him, was his sole companion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

lacking pathways

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the possibility of future success

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

precisely, exactly

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

of the white color of snow

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading An ocelot, trudging stealthily behind him, was his sole companion.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading An ocelot, trudging stealthily behind him, was his sole companion.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the course of his journey he came to a crag that sank bluffly down several hundred feet, commanding a fine prospect.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the air was cold, he halted.

-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading An ocelot, trudging stealthily behind him, was his sole companion.

an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

emotionally upset

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

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

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

during the time that

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a Caucasian

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading There was a shield on his left arm, framed of wood, and covered with padded cloth, and in the left hand a javelin barbed with 'itzli; at his back swung a _maquahuitl_, and a quiver filled with arrows; an unstrung bow in his right hand completed his equipments, and served him in lieu of staff.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading He had sandals of buffalo-hide, fitted for climbing rocks and threading pathless woods; a sort of white tunic, covering his body from the neck to the knees, leaving bare the arms from the shoulder; _maxtlatl_ and _tilmatli_--sash and mantle--of cotton, blue tinted, and void of ornament; on the wrist of his left arm he wore a substantial golden bracelet, and in both ears jewelled pendants; while an ebony band, encircling his head, kept his straight black locks in place, and permitted a snow-white bird's-wing for decoration.