used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
(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 "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
lacking funds
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
put or send forth
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
well in the past; former
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
the act of departing
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
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 "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
hadst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
Hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
immediately past
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
Lerma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
Mexitli
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From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
not any; not one
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
come into possession of
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
express in words
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
for a short time
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
express in speech
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
carry out
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "And hadst thou no suspicion, before departing, that these wars were brewing, and threatening us with destruction?
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
a just detectable amount
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
Tzintzontzan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Hast thou not heard of those fierce and fatal wars, that broke out in Mexico shortly after thy departure."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have," said Juan; "the king's spies brought the news to Tzintzontzan; and they were not only lamentable to hear, but they caused us to be cast into cages, and devoted, as we feared, to die the death of sacrifice: For know, senor, the sanguinary Mexitli is the god of all this land."
at the time that
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some things there are, growing out of this affair, of which it becomes me to speak; and thereby I shall give you an opportunity to remove certain stains not yet washed from your good name; and after that, to take off others that are thought to attach to mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Senor Juan Lerma," said Cortes, when the last of the assemblage had reluctantly departed:--He had descended from the platform, and spoke with a voice, which, if not decidedly friendly, was, at least, free from every trace of sternness:--"Senor Juan Lerma, I have to say, that for the result of your enterprise, however it has been attended by calamity, you deserve both thanks and honours; and it will rest upon your own determination whether you shall obtain them or not.
