used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
put or send forth
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
Huetzin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
MarinanounUS /mərˈiːnə/
a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
any competition
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
a male human offspring
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
TITCALA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA During the progress of this fierce and sanguinary battle Huetzin slept peacefully as a child, and not until after the return of the weary, but victorious, Spaniards to their camp did he wake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
which person or people
From this reading She had cast her lot with these strangers, who had rescued her from slavery, and treated her with courtesy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet, those with whom they now fought were of her own race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But for the shelter of their camps she was homeless, and but for their strong arms she was without a protector in the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the earlier hours of the day Marina, from the roof of the temple in which he lay, watched the progress of the fight with a fearful interest that was yet divided in its loyalty.
