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The White Conquerors

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The White Conquerors is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.
This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.
In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.
They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.
The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.
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The White Conquerors

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The White Conquerors is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.
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This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.
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In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.
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They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.
/ðeɪ kʊd fɔːrm noʊ aɪˈdiːə ʌv wʌt hæd bɪˈkʌm ʌv hɪm bʌt dɪˈklerd ðæt ɪf hiː wɜːr nɑːt rɪˈstɔːrd tuː ðem suːn ənd ɪn ˈseɪfti ðə ˈsɪti ðæt hæd ˈswɑːloʊd hɪm ʃʊd biː meɪd tuː fiːl ðer ˈvendʒəns/
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The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.
/ðə ˈmætər wɑːz bɪˈkʌmɪŋ soʊ ˈsɪriəs ðæt ɪt mʌst biː ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd tuː ˌkɔːrˈtez/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Cortes noun US /ˌkɔːrˈtez/

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading “The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.”

fruitless adjective US /ˈfruːtləs/

unproductive of success

From this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

Marina noun US /mərˈiːnə/

a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers

From this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

shrine noun US /ʃraɪn/

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

Spaniard noun US /ˈspænjərd/

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading “This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.”

troth noun US /troʊθ/

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

undertake verb US /ˈʌndərteɪk/

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading “This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.”

visiting noun US /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

the activity of making visits

From this reading “In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

In the meantime preposition + article + noun counted as “in … meantime”

during the intervening time

In this reading “In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.”

find out verb + adjective

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

In this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

on account preposition + noun

In this reading “In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.”

after leaving preposition + noun

In this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

too glad adverb + adjective

In this reading “This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.”

in safety preposition + noun

In this reading “They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.”

young chief adjective + noun

In this reading “In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.”

returned with verb + particle counted as “return with”

In this reading “SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.”

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accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/

feeling or showing anger

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

despatched

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

errandnounUS /ˈerənd/

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

fatenounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/

unproductive of success

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

Huitzil's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

lossnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

MarinanounUS /mərˈiːnə/

a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.

meantverbUS /ment/

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

PLIGHTS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/

an angry dispute

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/

housing available for people to live in

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.

restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

SANDOVAL

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The matter was becoming so serious that it must be reported to Cortes.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

templenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

Tlascala

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From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

Tlascalan

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From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

TROTHnounUS /troʊθ/

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

the activity of making visits

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

well-liked

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the meantime Sandoval, visiting the Tlascalan quarters, found the fierce warriors very angry, and inclined to quarrel with some one, on account of the loss of their well-liked young chief.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They could form no idea of what had become of him, but declared that if he were not restored to them soon, and in safety, the city that had swallowed him should be made to feel their vengeance.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH When Sandoval returned with the others to the Spanish quarters, after leaving the temple, he urged Marina to find out who had sent the message that had despatched him on so fruitless an errand to Huitzil's shrine, and, if possible, what it meant.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This Marina was only too glad to undertake; for she, as well as the young Spaniard, was anxious and unhappy concerning the fate of him who had been her patient in Tlascala.

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