Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

(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 CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

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

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

placed crosswise

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

slightly wet

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

in an effectual manner

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

third-person singular of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

plural of “heat” — a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

not accessible to view

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

the force of workers available

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

above and across; more than

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

go across or through

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

a city in south central Mexico (southeast of Mexico City) on the edge of central Mexican plateau

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

move hurridly

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

acceptance of despair

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

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From this reading Narvaez had established himself at Cempoalla, with the intention of using the Totonac city as a base of operations against Vera Cruz.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

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 CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

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

From this reading But Sandoval realizing that with a force of sixty men, as opposed to a thousand, discretion was by far the better part of valor, did not wait to be attacked.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Traversing this, by way of Cholula and Tlascala, the Conqueror finally crossed the eastern Cordilleras, and plunged into the sea of tropic vegetation that revels in the damp heats of the Tierra Caliente.

(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 CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

at the time that

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He slipped away during a night of stormy darkness, and when, on the following morning, his empty and echoing barracks were summoned to surrender, their late occupants were effectually hidden behind a league or more of the well-nigh impenetrable forest in which they had disappeared.

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From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL Hastening with all speed back over the road he had learned so well a few months before, Cortes led his little band across the valley, over the lofty pass of its mountain wall, to the wide-spread table-land of Puebla.