Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

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

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

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

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

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

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

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

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

impressive in appearance

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

in an open way

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

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

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

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

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The more pious picketed their own animals at a respectful distance from the one healed by sorcery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "That we can easily do without any strain to our ears," agreed Don Ruy--"but what of that?

which person or people

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.

belonging to which person

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

the art of sorcery

From this reading A PAGAN PRIEST IN COUNCIL Little else was spoken of in the camp of the Castilians, but the witchcraft of the noble steed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Don Diego took the healing as a sign that the Evil One walked openly between the rows of the adobe dwellings, and that the field camp was a safer haven than a house whose every corner was, without doubt, a matter of unsanctified prayer in the building.

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

From this reading Others there were who had grown weary of drenchings of summer rains, and Yahn, hearing their arguments, warned them that old Khen-yah the rain priest was making medicine for more corn rains--they could easily hear his tombé if they but hearkened.