used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
Anahuac
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From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
Cholulans
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From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
cross-bowmen
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From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
the first light of day
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
characterized by great determination
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
gunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
meditated
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From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
MesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
musketeersnounUS /ˌmʌskəˈtiːrz/
plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
pikemen
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From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
primings
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From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
the act of punishing
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here, too, the gunners, under command of Mesa, chief of artillery, renewed their primings and blew their matches into a brighter glow.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS Cortes had determined to anticipate the treachery of the Cholulans and the meditated destruction of his army, by a punishment so terrible that its effect should be felt throughout all Anahuac.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By earliest dawn he was on horseback, perfecting his arrangements for the coming tragedy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The musketeers and cross-bowmen were placed close under the walls of the temple courtyard, and the pikemen were stationed near the three entrances.
a Caucasian
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading He intended that a wholesome dread of the white conquerors should be implanted in every Aztec breast.
