Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

(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 The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

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

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

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

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

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

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

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

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

brought together in one place

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

divisible by two

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

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

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

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

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

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

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

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

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

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

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OVER THE WALL,--INTO THE PALACE.

in a literal sense

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE WALL,--INTO THE PALACE.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading OVER THE WALL,--INTO THE PALACE.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

join again

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

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

From this reading OVER THE WALL,--INTO THE PALACE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

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

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

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

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The assault upon the palace, when he reached that point, was more furious than at any previous time.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading OVER THE WALL,--INTO THE PALACE.

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

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.

toward the west

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

at the time that

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

during the time that

From this reading The companies in the street were fighting with marvellous courage, while the missiles from the _azoteas_ and westward terraces of the temple, and all the houses around, literally darkened the air.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he had seen the balustrades and flooring and the great timbers that spanned the canal--the first one south of the old palace--torn from their places, and hauled off by the canoemen whom he had collected for the purpose, he returned to the temple to rejoin his master.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The duty Hualpa had been charged with by the 'tzin was not difficult of performance; for the bridges of the capital, even those along the beautiful street, were much simpler structures than they appeared.