used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
fearless and daring
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
permission to do something
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
denunciationsnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “denunciation” — a public act of denouncing
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
divisible by two
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
a social unit living together
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
plural of “god” — 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 Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
highest in quality
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
impiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/
lacking piety or reverence for a god
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
of great significance or value
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
MontezumanounUS /ˌmɑːntɪˈzuːmə/
evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
not any; not one
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
and nothing more
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
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From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
stipulatingverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
terrifyverbUS /ˈterəfaɪ/
fill with terror; frighten greatly
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
Tlahuicol
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From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
TOLTECnoun
a member of the Nahuatl speaking people of central and southern Mexico
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
Topil
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From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
precisely as stated
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He even attempted to hasten the fate that he foresaw was inevitable, by bitter denunciations of the Aztec priesthood and their horrid rites.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC" Knowing the cruelty of his Aztec captors as well as he did, Tlahuicol had hoped for no mercy from the first.
at the time that
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even Topil, the chief priest, whom Montezuma sent to the prisoner with the hope that his awful threats might terrify the bold warrior into an acceptance of his terms, was treated with such scornful contempt, that when he returned to his royal master the priest's dark face was livid with rage.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Under penalty of the wrath of the gods, which should be called down upon the whole nation in case his request was not granted, Topil then and there demanded that not only the impious warrior, but his family as well, should be delivered to him for sacrifice.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading To this the monarch granted a reluctant consent, only stipulating that they should be reserved for the greatest and most important feasts of the year, and that their fate should not be announced to them until the very hour of sacrifice.
