used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
anew
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
ALDERETE'S
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From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
in addition
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
AztecsnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
besiegers
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From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
unvarying in nature
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
without stop or interruption
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
ERRORnounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
ten 10s
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
not any; not one
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
in the near future
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
make square
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They also, contrary to their usual custom, made constant night attacks upon the Christian camps, so that the Spaniards were allowed no rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR The next day another assault was made that penetrated, as before, to the square of the temple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
in or to any place at all
From this reading These assaults were continued for many days, though with but slight results; for, wherever the besiegers filled canal openings during the day, the Aztecs cleared them out again at night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On this occasion the Spaniards, filled with hatred against the ancient palace in which they had suffered so much, set fire to it in a hundred places, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing it in ruins.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As on the previous occasion, the retreat to their own camp was so bitterly assailed that few reached it without bearing on their bodies smarting tokens of the fight.
