used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
Befo
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From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
next to; at the side of
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
bragas
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From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
canopiedadjective
covered with or as with a canopy
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
capa
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From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
Captain-General
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From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
divisible by two
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
ten 10s
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
Juan
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From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
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 The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
Lerma
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From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
mattedadjective
tangled in a dense mass
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
absolutely essential
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
Nezahualcojotl
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From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
and nothing more
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
surcoatnoun
a loose outer coat usually of rich material
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
tilmaltli
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From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
not known
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
precisely as stated
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
well-timedadjective
done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
From this reading This valuable and well-timed gift lay upon a platform beside his matted and canopied couch, shining brilliantly in the light which a waxen candle diffused throughout the apartment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
at the time that
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some two hours or more after he had been discharged from the presence of the Captain-General, Juan Lerma sat musing in one of the many hundred chambers which composed the vast extent of the palace of Nezahualcojotl, a different being from that the reader beheld him returning from exile.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
belonging to which person
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He sat upon a native stool, carved of a solid block of wood, and his fine countenance and majestic figure, besides the advantages they received from becoming garments, appeared even of a more elevated beauty, when seen by this solitary ray.
xaqueta
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From this reading The coarse _tilmaltli_, or native cloak, and the barbarous tunic, had been exchanged for raiment of a better material and fashion, a part of which,--the _bragas_ and _xaqueta_, at least--were from the wardrobe of the general, while modesty, or reluctance to accept any further of such assistance than was absolutely necessary, had induced him to substitute for the plain but costly _capa_, or mantle, of velvet, the long surcoat of black cloth, very richly embroidered, which had, as he was told, accompanied the suit of armour, sent by his unknown friend.
but in spite of that
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His only companion was the dog Befo, whose shaggy coat, yet gleaming with moisture, betrayed that he had shared with the young man his evening bath in the lake.
