used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
having companions or an escort
From this reading An army of thirteen hundred Totonac warriors also accompanied them.
in addition
From this reading An army of thirteen hundred Totonac warriors also accompanied them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An army of thirteen hundred Totonac warriors also accompanied them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
Cempoalla
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From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
Cruz
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From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
falconets
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From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
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 THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
ten 10s
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
march in a procession
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
tamanes
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From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading An army of thirteen hundred Totonac warriors also accompanied them.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
Totonac
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From this reading An army of thirteen hundred Totonac warriors also accompanied them.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading To drag their guns and transport their baggage over the mountains they obtained from Cempoalla the services of a thousand tamanes, or porters.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The remainder of the troops, one horse, and seven pieces of heavy artillery, were left for the defence of their infant city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
Vera
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From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading An army of thirteen hundred Totonac warriors also accompanied them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS It was in August, the height of the rainy season, that the little Spanish army of four hundred men, only fifteen of whom were mounted, took up their line of march from Vera Cruz for the Aztec capital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They carried with them but three heavy guns and the four falconets.
