used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
of short duration or distance
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The courier went his way, and the great movement proceeded.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The courier went his way, and the great movement proceeded.
Hualpa
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From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE LEAGUER.
IonounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
LEAGUER
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From this reading IN THE LEAGUER.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
most important element
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The courier went his way, and the great movement proceeded.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The courier went his way, and the great movement proceeded.
with speed
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE LEAGUER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
tzin
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From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The courier went his way, and the great movement proceeded.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The courier went his way, and the great movement proceeded.
in or at the place that
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
which person or people
From this reading The 'tzin, observing that the man was equipped for a journey, surmised him to be a courier, and smiled at the confidence of the master who sent him forth alone at such a time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By and by a Spaniard came out through the main gateway of the palace; after brief leave-taking with the guard there, he walked rapidly down the street.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After a while Hualpa and Io' came down from the turret where, under the urn of fire, they too had been watching, and the former said,-- "Your orders, O 'tzin, are executed.
