used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUATAMOZIN AND MUALOX.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
azoteas
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From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon Mualox came in.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
ClimbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
placed crosswise
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
Cû
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From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
GUATAMOZIN
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From this reading GUATAMOZIN AND MUALOX.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
interdictionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən/
authoritative prohibition
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
MUALOX
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From this reading GUATAMOZIN AND MUALOX.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
a brief written record
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
a human being
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
priestlyadjectiveUS /ˈpriːstli/
associated with the priesthood or priests
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
Quetzalnoun
the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
in the near future
From this reading Soon Mualox came in.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Up the steps of the old Cû of Quetzal', early in the evening of the banquet, went Guatamozin unattended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the royal interdiction rested upon his coming to the capital, he was muffled in a priestly garb, which hid his face and person, but could not all disguise the stately bearing that so distinguished him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Climbing the steps slowly, and without halting at the top to note the signs of the city, all astir with life, he crossed the _azoteas_, entered the chamber most sanctified by the presence of the god, and before the image bowed awhile in prayer.
