Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

(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 In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

replying

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

use up (resources or materials)

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

an old word for “before”

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

divisible by two

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

extreme fatigue

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading His own men were falling fast.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading His own men were falling fast.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

the force of workers available

From this reading His own men were falling fast.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own men were falling fast.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

new

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The battle raging at his side disturbed but a portion of it.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

plural of “toss” — the act of flipping a coin

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

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

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading In all directions, as far as he could see, tossed the plumes and waved the banners of the Aztec host.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.

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

From this reading His own men were falling fast.

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

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

a Caucasian

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

which person or people

From this reading VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT Before answering Sandoval, the White Conqueror, like a stag at bay who tosses his mighty head aloft in search of an opening through which he may escape ere gathering himself for the death-struggle, raised high in his stirrups and surveyed the field.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The exhaustion of their recent hardships, combined with the present heat and four hours of incessant fighting, was doing more to deplete their numbers than even Aztec weapons.