24th
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From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
adelantado
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From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
anew
From this reading THE CONQUEROR ON THE CAUSEWAY AGAIN.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
CAUSEWAYverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading THE CONQUEROR ON THE CAUSEWAY AGAIN.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This the leader at length interrupted,-- "_Señores_, come near.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
CONQUERORnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading THE CONQUEROR ON THE CAUSEWAY AGAIN.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
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 As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
Hernan
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From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading This the leader at length interrupted,-- "_Señores_, come near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
Iztapalapan
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From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading This the leader at length interrupted,-- "_Señores_, come near.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading This the leader at length interrupted,-- "_Señores_, come near.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
march in a procession
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
the force of workers available
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This the leader at length interrupted,-- "_Señores_, come near.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONQUEROR ON THE CAUSEWAY AGAIN.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
ruefuladjectiveUS /ˈruːfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
Señor
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From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
Señores
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From this reading This the leader at length interrupted,-- "_Señores_, come near.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
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 As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONQUEROR ON THE CAUSEWAY AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
tzin
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From this reading As predicted by the 'tzin, the Spaniards set out early next morning--the morning of the 24th of June--by the causeway from Iztapalapan, already notable in this story.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
at the time that
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At their head rode the Señor Hernan, silent, thoughtful, and not well pleased; pondering, doubtless, the misconduct of the _adelantado_ in the old palace to which he was marching, and the rueful condition it might impose upon the expedition.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The cavaliers next in the order of march, which was that of battle, rode and talked as men are wont when drawing nigh the end of a long and toilsome task.
